In addition, EY South Africa and EY Nigeria retained the titles of 2023 Transfer Pricing Firm of the Year in their respective South Africa and Nigeria categories at the ceremony. Both practices hold Tier 1 rankings in the 2023 ITR World rankings, which recognises top tax practitioners worldwide in 120+ jurisdictions.
Ekow expressed his heartfelt thanks, saying, "Being nominated alongside the best Tax Practice Leaders in EMEA has been an honour, and winning this award is a recognition I deeply appreciate. I extend my gratitude to my EY Tax families across Africa and to the global EY network, along with my clients who inspire us to build a better working world. This award is a reflection of that joint effort and the trust you continue to place in EY."
Akinbiyi Abudu, Head of Transfer Pricing at EY Nigeria, emphasized, "Consistently winning awards in TP is fantastic, but true success comes from our dedicated pursuit of excellence. Our TP teams in Nigeria and South Africa prove that when we work together with determination and innovation, we can achieve sustained greatness."
Ajen Sita, CEO of EY Africa, highlighted, "These wins emphasize EY's commitment to delivering high-quality services in the ever-evolving African tax landscape. Ekow and his team continue to embody a modern approach to tax leadership, market leadership in multinational cross-border transactions, and a unique ability to leverage multidisciplinary expertise for the benefit of our clients – they provide smart solutions and certainly deserve this recognition."
These recognitions are grounded in relevant tax work, focusing primarily on size, innovation, complexity, and the level of impact.