- The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) has condemned a case of impersonation after two proxies were caught sitting for candidates during its professional exams.
- The institute vowed to uphold global standards of integrity and warned that any breach would attract strict disciplinary action.
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) has condemned exam malpractice after a viral video showed two impersonators caught sitting for candidates.
One man was allegedly writing for a bank manager, while a woman claimed she was representing a Taraba state official.
ICAN’s Registrar, Lanre Olasunkanmi, said the body upholds global standards and warned that any compromise would attract strict disciplinary action.
“ICAN wishes to state unequivocally that it maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy for all forms of examination malpractice, including impersonation.
The Institute’s examination processes are guided by globally accepted standards of integrity, and any attempt to compromise them is treated with utmost seriousness,” Olasunkanmi said.
He disclosed that the body had commenced a thorough investigation into the allegation and would apply appropriate sanctions in line with its regulations.
“In line with this commitment, ICAN has commenced a thorough investigation into the matter. Appropriate disciplinary measures will be applied in accordance with established regulations, and the findings will be communicated transparently to stakeholders,” Olasunkanmi added
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