Akintola Williams hits 100, still waxing strong
August 9, 2019
12:59 am
“As the whole world looks forward to his centenary next August, a grateful nation cannot wait to celebrate the accountant and statesman.”
This was exactly how The Guardian concluded a special tribute to the doyen of the accounting profession in Nigeria, Chief Akintola Williams when he marked his 99th birthday last year. Then, clocking 100 sounded too far. But today, the veteran accountant has finally joined the prestigious league of centenarians. Hurray! Akintola Williams is 100 years old today.
Today, his Ikoyi Lagos residence will be busy with friends and family members who will surely gather to celebrate the centenarian. …
