SWAN inaugurates accounting club, donates books to Lagos school

The Society of Women Accountants of Nigeria (SWAN) has inaugurated an accounting club at Lagos Anglican Girls Grammar School (LAGGS) and equipped the school library with accountancy and motivational books.Mrs Hilda Ozoh, National Chairperson of SWAN, while delivering her keynote address at the inauguration of the club named it: 'SWAN/ICAN Future Accountants Club', on Monday in Lagos.Ozoh said that the accounting club would help the students with foundational understanding of financial information structure and enhance their accounting literacy.She noted that the club aimed to support all students, enabling them to work closely with their peers, develop soft skills, and gain practical experience.'The club will help students develop a broad understanding of financial concepts and tools, boost their competence and self-discipline, and increase their awareness of ethics and social responsibility.'It will assist students in acquiring knowledge on effective communication and interpretation of financial in formation and encourage the development of necessary traits and skills for entrepreneurship.'Regarding the book donation, Ozoh stated that accountancy is a comprehensive profession and SWAN believes in extensive study.'SWAN values knowledge, research, learning and improvement. Without knowledge, as a student or professional, you cannot fulfill your potential.'That is why equipping libraries with professional books is one of our special projects,' she added.According to Ozoh, a well-equipped library offers an excellent academic environment where students can concentrate and explore different subjects.She said, 'Libraries offer a good research background for aspiring students to learn, think, create, share, and grow without worries about affordability.'Cultivate the habit of reading, and your knowledge base will increase. The wider your knowledge base, the stronger your confidence in facing everyday challenges.'Mrs Ronke Akeredolu, Chairperson of the SWAN Equipping Schools' Library Committee, sai d the project would positively impact the lives of the girl-child and give back to society.Akeredolu noted that the donated books would promote the reading culture among students, while the accounting club would prepare them as future accountants with enviable integrity.'This will encourage a learning culture and awareness of current affairs through quiz competitions and provide knowledge about SWAN, ICAN, and the accounting profession,' Akeredolu said.She appreciated the support and donations from SWAN leaders and members as well as the cooperation from the school's principal and officials.Responding, the school's Principal, Mrs Folashade Ogedengbe, commended SWAN for choosing LAGGS as a beneficiary.She noted that the initiative would positively impact the students' lives and career paths.Ogedengbe pledged that the school would ensure students make judicious use of the books and support the club's growth.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the society also presented gifts to winners o f its quiz competition on the sidelines of the event.Source: News Agency of Nigeria