Former president of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), Emmanuel Ijewere, is reportedly dead.
His death was confirmed to journalists on Friday by the senior manager of the corporate communications directorate of ICAN, Dare Muyiwa.
“Yes, he is late,” Muyiwa reportedly told The Cable on Friday.
He explained that Ijewere died last night after battling a prolonged battle with a terminal illness.
Naija News understands that before his demise, Ijewere was a prominent Nigerian businessman with diverse interests and expertise in banking, finance, and agriculture.
Having served as the 32nd president of ICAN from 1996 to 1997, he played a pivotal role in leading the accounting body. Additionally, he held esteemed positions as the president of renowned organizations like the Institute of Directors (IOD) and the Nigerian Red Cross.
Born in 1946, this former accountant pursued his studies in Lagos, Ijebu-Ode, Cameroon, and the United Kingdom (UK).
Commencing his…