In what stands as a resounding affirmation of his intellectual depth, professional credibility, and growing stature as one of the most versatile and accomplished public figures in Oyo State today, Hon. Abimbola Adekanmbi, ACCA, has been specially invited and honoured as Guest Lecturer at the 2026 FFMS Distinguished Public Lecture Series — an invitation that speaks volumes not only about the man himself but about the calibre of leadership he continues to represent in the public consciousness of Ibadan and beyond.
The prestigious lecture, themed “Public Finance and Budgeting: Restoring Public Confidence,” is scheduled to hold on Wednesday, 29th April 2026, commencing at 11:00 AM prompt, at the distinguished and iconic CIBN Bankers Hall, The Polytechnic, Ibadan.
The event will be chaired by the Acting Rector of The Polytechnic, Ibadan, the highly respected Prof. Taiwo A. Lasisi, NSA, PSSN, who serves as Chief Host — a combination of host and speaker that in itself signals the intellectual seriousness and institutional weight of this engagement. Hon. Adekanmbi will deliver his lecture on the thought-provoking and critically relevant topic: “Removing Bottlenecks and Enhancing Public Trust in Public Finance” — a subject at the very heart of Nigeria’s current governance and economic challenges.
That Hon. Abimbola Adekanmbi, ACCA, was selected for this honour is neither accidental nor surprising to those who know him well.
A distinguished chartered certified accountant of proven competence, a bold and visionary political figure, and a man whose public engagements have consistently demonstrated an uncommon blend of technical expertise and grassroots connectivity, Hon. Adekanmbi brings to this lecture a rare combination of academic rigour, professional experience, and practical understanding of the Nigerian public finance ecosystem. His selection as Guest Lecturer by the FFMS Distinguished Public Lecture Series Committee is a powerful institutional endorsement of his capacity to engage at the highest levels of intellectual and policy discourse.
The theme of this year’s lecture could not be more timely or more urgent. Nigeria’s public finance landscape continues to grapple with serious challenges — from budgetary implementation gaps and fiscal opacity to dwindling public confidence in government financial management systems. In choosing to address the specific topic of removing bottlenecks and restoring public trust in public finance, Hon. Adekanmbi steps boldly into a conversation that defines the governance experience of millions of Nigerians. His professional background as an ACCA-certified accountant uniquely positions him to dissect these issues with precision, offer workable solutions with authority, and articulate a clear roadmap for reform with the kind of credibility that only genuine expertise can command.
Beyond his professional qualifications, what makes this invitation particularly significant is what it says about the trajectory of Hon. Abimbola Adekanmbi as a leader. He is a man who has never been content to operate only within the comfort of political circles — he is equally at home in the boardroom, the lecture hall, and the community square.
His emergence as a respected voice on public finance and governance is the natural flowering of a life spent in diligent study, professional service, and committed public engagement. For many in Oyo State who have watched his journey with admiration, this invitation to the FFMS Distinguished Public Lecture Series is not just an academic honour — it is a testament to the kind of all-round leadership capability that the times demand and that Hon. Adekanmbi so distinctively embodies.
As Wednesday, 29th April 2026 approaches, there is every reason to anticipate that the CIBN Bankers Hall at The Polytechnic, Ibadan, will witness a lecture of exceptional quality — one that will stimulate deep reflection, provoke informed debate, and contribute meaningfully to the national conversation on public finance reform. Hon. Abimbola Adekanmbi, ACCA, steps to that podium not merely as a guest lecturer but as a leader with something vital to say, a professional with the knowledge to say it well, and a public figure with the credibility to make it count. Oyo State and indeed Nigeria will be richer for it.
