A video making the rounds alleging that a lady was caught writing an examination for the Commissioner for Finance, Budget and Economic Planning in Taraba State, Mrs Sarah Enoch Adi, has caught the attention of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN).
In the video, a woman was seen being questioned by an exam invigilator about who she was impersonating.
It was claimed that she was writing an ICAN exam for the senior government official in Taraba State.
Reacting to the video, ICAN, in a statement on Monday signed by its registrar and chief executive, Mr Lanre Olasunkanmi, said it would look into the matter and feed “stakeholders” of the outcome of its findings.
The organisation said it has “a strict zero-tolerance policy for all forms of examination malpractice, including impersonation,” but urged members of the “public to refrain from speculation or drawing conclusions based on unverified claims.”
“The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) has noted a video currently circulating on social media alleging impersonation during one of its examinations.
“As the foremost professional accountancy body in Nigeria, 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.
“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.
“The institute therefore urges the public to refrain from speculation or drawing conclusions based on unverified claims, ICAN remains firmly committed to safeguarding the credibility of its examinations and protecting the reputation of the accounting profession in Nigeria and beyond,” the statement read.