Nigeria (Kwara State University) KWASU to Commence B.Sc Taxation… hosts 5th CITN Conference

Arrangements are on top gear for the commencement of Bachelor degree programme in Taxation.
This is just as the University will be playing host to the 5th International Academic Conference on Taxation tagged “CITN/KWASU
2022” holding from 15th to 18th August, 2022
This was disclosed by the Vice Chancellor of the University, Professor Muhammed Mustapha Akanbi SAM while receiving a
delegation from the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN) who paid him a courtesy visit on Tuesday at the KWASU
Business School in llorin.
The Professor of Business Law who noted that the KWASU houses a Tax Academy, said the University is ready to start running the
career oriented programme.
The Vice Chancellor who reiterated the institution’s commitment to academic excellence, stated that the University runs quite a
number of professional certificate programmes, to equip students with relevant skills for future career advancement and
opportunities.
The Legal bigwig, however, reinstated readiness of the University to host the CITN conference and pledged support to the institute,
just as he expressed optimism that the existing collaboration between the two institutions would be strengthened for mutual
benefits.
Earlier in his welcome address the Director of the Institute for Professional and Continuous Education (IPCE), KWASU, Professor
Mubaraq Sanni emphasized commitment of the University at promoting professionalism through collaboration with professional
bodies.
He commended CITN for its collaborative efforts with educational institutions and forging partnership with KWASU towards
breeding professionals and advancement of the tax system in Nigeria.
The Director therefore solicited CITN partnership in the areas of research, community development, entrepreneurship and
exchange of human resources.

In his response leader of the delegation, Prof. Godwin Oyedokun, lauded KWASU for being an ambassador of CITN, adding that the
objectives of the institute is well integrated in the University.
He assured KWASU of the Institute’s support in its quest for excellence in academics and research among others.