Hajia Sofuratu Seghosime Emerges ICAN President-Elect

Hajia Sofuratu Seghosime Emerges ICAN President-Elect

The emergence of Hajia Sofuratu Seghosime as the 62nd President-Elect of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) has continued to draw widespread commendation across Nigeria’s financial and regulatory institutions, with stakeholders describing her elevation as a reflection of decades of professional excellence in taxation, governance, and public service.

Her election has been particularly celebrated within the Nigerian Revenue Service (formerly Federal Inland Revenue Service), where she spent a significant part of her career, rising through the ranks over 26 years to become Coordinating Director for Compliance and Enforcement.

With over 40 years of experience spanning public service and private consultancy, Seghosime’s emergence is widely seen as a natural progression for a seasoned tax administrator and financial expert whose contributions have shaped Nigeria’s fiscal and regulatory landscape.

She currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Quebaan Professional Services, where she leads advisory work across taxation, auditing, corporate governance, financial management, strategy, and dispute resolution, supporting both public and private sector organisations in meeting regulatory and compliance obligations.

Seghosime’s professional journey within ICAN has also been marked by steady progression. Since joining the Council of the institute in 2014, she has held several strategic roles, contributing to policy formulation, professional development, and institutional governance within Nigeria’s accounting profession.

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Beyond ICAN, she is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN), a member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, and an alumnus of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, underscoring her multidisciplinary expertise in taxation, dispute resolution, and national policy.

Her influence also extends to key national and international platforms. She currently serves as a Commissioner on the Tax Appeal Tribunal and previously contributed to standard-setting as a member of the Nigerian Accounting Standards Board, now the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria. She has also represented Nigeria in global tax discussions at the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and the Commonwealth Association of Tax Administrators.

Industry stakeholders say her experience in both domestic tax administration and international fiscal engagement positions her to strengthen ICAN’s role in shaping financial accountability and governance standards in Nigeria.

Reacting to her emergence, Otunba Tobi Abiola, a senior official of the Nigerian Revenue Service overseeing Ogun, Oyo, and Osun States, described her election as a victory for integrity, professionalism, and ethical leadership.

He praised Seghosime as a leader of “high wisdom” whose career reflects competence, transparency, and a deep commitment to public service, adding that her leadership is expected to drive reforms and strengthen institutional credibility within ICAN.

Abiola noted that her ability to balance tradition with innovation, coupled with her dedication to mentorship and inclusive leadership, would play a crucial role in advancing the accounting profession and fostering collaboration across sectors.

Observers within Nigeria’s financial ecosystem believe her presidency could come at a critical time when issues of tax compliance, public finance transparency, and corporate governance remain central to economic reforms and investor confidence.

Her election is also being viewed as a milestone for gender representation in leadership within Nigeria’s professional bodies, with many noting that her rise could inspire more women to pursue leadership roles in finance, accounting, and public administration.

As she prepares to assume office, expectations are high that Seghosime will leverage her extensive experience to strengthen ICAN’s regulatory influence, promote ethical standards, and support Nigeria’s broader economic and fiscal reforms.

Hajia Sofuratu Seghosime Emerges ICAN President-Elect