A. Osasere Okundaye joins the global list of outstanding number crunchers
Osasere Okundaye, a 16-year-old Nigerian, has become Nigeria’s youngest chartered accountant after qualifying with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN).
This milestone, achieved in late June 2026, broke the previous national record set in 2022 by Jonathan (Ojo) Adewale, who qualified at 17.
Federal Minister of Youth Development Ayodele Olawande publicly congratulated her, calling it an inspiration for Nigerian youth and a testament to the potential of young Nigerians.
ICAN’s professional qualification is rigorous and typically pursued by graduates and experienced professionals after years of study and exams.
Okundaye’s achievement at such a young age underscores exceptional dedication, likely involving an early start on the exams (ICAN allows pathways without a full university degree for exceptional candidates). Public details of her exact educational background are limited, but reports describe her as a student who excelled through disciplined
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