Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode (left), with the celebrant, Chief Akintola Williams (right) and former Head of State, Retired Gen. Yakubu Gowon (2nd right) and Chief Chris Ogunbanjo (3rd right) during the 99th birthday celebration of Chief Williams at his residence in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Thursday.


Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode and his Ogun State counterpart, Senator Ibikunle Amosun on Thursday led other eminent Nigerians, including former Head of State, Yakubu Gowon, to celebrate the first African to qualify as a chartered accountant, Chief Akintola Williams who clocked 99, describing him as a true Nigerian who worked assiduously to lift up the country.

Speaking to reporters at a special birthday reception held in honour of Williams at his Lagos residence, Ambode described the celebrator as the doyen of accountancy profession and elder statesman who deserved to be celebrated for his contribution to the growth and development of the country...Read more from here http://ronishratisblog.com/

According to the governor, “The main reason why we are here is to celebrate a true Nigerian and for somebody who has actually contributed to the development of Nigeria and he is still alive at 99, is worth celebrating and this is like a prelude to the centenary that we are waiting to celebrate next year, and that is why you can see that Ogun State Governor is here too.

“Apart from the fact that Chief Akintola Williams is the Doyen of the Accountancy Profession, we see him as a founding father of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN); he is also the founding father of the Musical Society of Nigeria. So, he has too many parts and this is one Nigerian that we are proud of and we are willing to celebrate him every day.”

He particularly commended Williams for his role in the development of Lagos, saying the State Government would continue to celebrate true Nigerians like him.

“That I am here today is more or less to say a big thank you to him for lifting up Lagos; for lifting up Nigeria and we also wish him well on behalf of all Lagosians. We will continue to celebrate true Nigerians and he (Chief Williams) is just one true Nigerian, an elder statesman that we should all be proud of,” Governor Ambode said.

Responding, Williams appreciated all those who found time to be with him on his special day, and wished them long life as well.

Aside Governors Ambode and Amosun, other eminent Nigerians at the event include former Military Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon (rtd); first Military Governor of Lagos State, Brigadier-General Mobolaji Johnson (rtd); Oba of Lagos, Oba Rilwan Akiolu; foremost banker and founder of First City Monument Bank (FCMB), Otunba Subomi Balogun; legal luminary and philanthropist, Chief Chris Ogunbanjo; former ICAN Presidents, among other captains of industries and members of the diplomatic corps.

Wao the real Doyen of Accounting Profession in Nigeria to even think this gentle man is the elder brother of Timi the Law always thrills me. Rest in peace Chief F.R.A Williams (Timi the Law) and Congratulations Sir, Chief Akintola Williams.

happy birthday sir,

I love seeing people like this. Those who have contributed to the development of the country once and have retired back without interfering into the younger generation's activities.

they usually age with grace.

Happy birthday baba.
We need to split this country. Yoruba, Igbos, and Hausas will do better own their own. Nigeria will not work. It will never work. We are hindering one another from developing. We will do better without Nigeria. This project named 'Nigeria' is not working. Some people will shout 'one Nigeria', but they want to run away from the country. Yorubas, Igbos and Hausas should not be in the same country. It is like lumping Germans, Italians, and Portugese people together. Things are not done this way. They will always fight for dominance. Such country won't work because of tribalism.
Oodua republic for Yoruba people.
Biafra for Igbos.
Arewa for North west and East.
Niger delta republic for minority South.
Middle belt republic for minority North.
Split Nigeria.

This man is an epitome of a guru

Happy birthday sir. Ripe old age...

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