We are pleased to announce that Dr. Iheanyi Anyahara has been appointed as the Technical Advisor for Yacouba Traoré by the International Public Sector Accounting Standards Board (IPSASB). This appointment took effect in January 2024.
Dr. Anyahara brings with him over three decades of industry experience, with a strong focus on financial reporting, accounting standard setting, and financial reporting regulation. He has held various leadership roles, including serving as the former Acting Executive Secretary/CEO of the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria and currently as the Director/Head of the Directorate of Public Sector Accounting Standards at Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria.
Throughout his career, Dr. Anyahara has played a significant role in shaping financial reporting practices in Nigeria. He has been actively involved in initiatives related to the adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS), anti-money laundering, corporate governance, and sustainability reporting.
Dr. Anyahara’s expertise and extensive knowledge in financial reporting and regulatory practices make him a valuable addition to the IPSASB team. His appointment as Technical Advisor for Yacouba Traoré will further strengthen IPSASB’s mission to promote high-quality accounting standards and practices in the public sector.
We congratulate Dr. Iheanyi Anyahara on his appointment and look forward to his contributions in advancing financial reporting standards and supporting the work of Yacouba Traoré.
For more information about Dr. Anyahara’s background and accomplishments, please visit the IPSASB website.