ANAN PLATEAU STATE BRANCH SHOWS SOLIDARITY TO ONE OF HER OWN, Mr. PATRICK DARIEM ON HIS SWEARING-IN AS SPECIAL ADVISER TO GOVERNOR SIMON LALONG OF PLATEAU STATE.

By Nnabugwu Chizoba

Mr. Dariem (Middle), Mr. Markut (on Blue suit)

The Association of National Accountants of Nigeria, Plateau State Branch, has demonstrated her love and solidarity to one of her Members and Professional colleague, Mr. Patrick Dariem, FCNA, on his swearing-in as a Special Adviser to the Governor of Plateau State, Rt. Hon. Simon Bako Lalong.

Mr. Patrick Dariem, is a Fellow of the Association of National Accountants of Nigeria, ANAN. This medium brought you a report recently that he was appointed a Special Adviser to Rt. Hon. Simon Bako Lalong, the Governor of Plateau State, on Finance and Investment. Dariem and three others, who were appointed Special Advisers, respectively by Governor Lalong, were sworn-in today at the Banquet Hall, New Government House, little Rayfied, Jos, Plateau State. Among the many groups, individuals, organisations, government functionaries, traditional and religious leaders, and representatives of corporate bodies, that were on ground to show solidarity to Mr. Patrick Dariem, on his recent appointment, and subsequent swearing-in, today, 5^th, September, 2016 by the Governor of Plateau state, Rt. Hon. Simon Bako Lalong, are the members of the Plateau state branch of the Association of National Accountants of Nigeria, ANAN; the Branch Mr. Dariem, served as Chairman for two consecutive tenures. He is presently, the immediate past chairman of Plateau State Branch of ANAN, and a serving member of ANAN Council Committee, after serving in a similar capacity, previously.

Mr. Dariem surounded by some ANAN members

Suffice to say that the swearing-in of Mr. Patrick Dariem, with the presence of distinguished members of the public, among them opinion molders and leaders of thought, including youths and women provided a veritable platform, to galvanize the confidence of ANAN members at the event, and in so doing became the tonic that the Plateau State Branch of ANAN, led by her Chairman, Mr. Ibrahim Markut needed to stimulate the interest and support of the members of the noble Profession, and the public towards joining forces with government in the fight against corruption and maladministration in all ramifications. It is on the strength of this, that the Association advised, that people should direct all their efforts towards the pursuit of noble objectives and the attainment of worthwhile goals.

According to ANAN members at the swearing-in ceremony, occasions of this nature provides opportunity for ANAN Branches, in this case Plateau State Branch, to deliver the message of the President/Chairman of Council, Association of National Accountants of Nigeria, Chief Chukwuemeka Anthony Nzom, to any member, appointed into public office.

With regard to the above, ANAN Plateau state Chairman, Mr. Ibrahim Markut presented the message of ANAN President to Mr. Patrick Dariem, when he said:

“However, I must note that our President/Chairman of Council, ANAN, Chief Anthony Chukwuemeka Nzom, has given me a message which he said I must deliver to you”.

The message according to Mr. Markut, reads:

“I congratulate you on your recent appointment by the governor of Plateau state. It is a thing of joy and a call to duty. It is especially gratifying to note that the appointment is an opportunity granted you from among many who are equally qualified, to serve Plateau state in the capacity you are called to serve. It is worthy to note also that by your orientation and training as a member of ANAN, and the Accounting Profession, the expectation of the public on you is much and you cannot afford to fail the citizens of Plateau state, whom you have been invited to serve. I hope that your pledge of Accountability, honesty, integrity and due diligence, which you swore to, on Oath, at your admission into ANAN, will be reflected in all your transactions and dealings while in office, as the Special Adviser to your governor on Finance and Investment. I charge you to give your best and nothing short of that. Once again congratulation”.

Delivering his own address the Chairman, Plateau State Branch of ANAN, Mr. Ibrahim Markut said:

“I must commend your commitment and immense contributions to our Association, ANAN, at the Branch where you have served as Branch Chairman and at the National level, where you have served; and is still serving as Council Committee member. It is my pleasure and that of the Branch and the Association as a whole, seeing you sworn-in today, as the Special Adviser to the Governor of Plateau State, on Finance and Investment”.

“It is a thing of joy to discover that your swearing-in today, attracted huge attention from the public, and also our Professional colleagues and members, whom are Fellows of ANAN”. Mr. Markut, emphasized:

In a related development, a member and Fellow of ANAN, Mr. Theophilus Olalude, while responding to a question by our reporter in an interview, during a refreshment party organized to commemorate the event, said:

“I think it is a great privilege to be here; to rejoice with one of us. And to rejoice with Plateau state, in particular. This is because I belief the choice of a fellow collogue Mr. Patrick Dariem as the special Adviser to the Governor on Finance and Investment, is a right choice. It is really what is usually referred to, as a round peg in a round whole”.

“Continuing in his response to questions posed to him during the interview, Mr. Olalude intoned:

“Mr. Dariem has been a seasoned Accountant. He has also functioned as the Chairman of the Plateau state Branch of ANAN. During his tenure as Branch Chairman, we witnessed tremendous changes and improvements. I belief he will take the wealth of experience which he has gathered as a result of his interactions with other formidable accountants in the course of performing his duties, as an Accountant. My prayer is that the government will listen to his pieces of advice from time to time. If this is done, his efforts, will impact the state meaningfully, especially in this time of lean resources”. He concluded.

The atmosphere at both the swearing-in ceremony and the refreshment party where pervaded by joy, friendliness, special thanks to the Almighty, prayers for good health, God’s protection and favour.