Kayode Tokede
The Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria (ICSAN) has harassed the crucial function of sound company governance in strengthening investor confidence, attracting funding and supporting Nigeria’s financial growth.
The Institute mentioned this on the Closing Gong Ceremony of an occasion to mark its sixtieth anniversary.
Speaking on the occasion,President and Chairman of the Governing Council of ICSAN, Mrs. Uto Ukpanah traced the Institute’s origins to the general public sector. She famous that its founding rules of integrity, transparency and professionalism.
She described the milestone as a chance to have fun the Institute’s legacy whereas making ready the subsequent technology of governance professionals for rising challenges.
“60 years is not just a milestone to celebrate; it is a call to prepare for the future. We must continue to strengthen a community of governance professionals who can promote accountability, reinforce investor confidence and support Nigeria’s development,” Ukpanah mentioned.
In his welcome remarks,Chief Executive Officer of NGX, Jude Chiemeka underscored the hyperlink between sound company governance and investor confidence, noting that efficient governance is key to the credibility and integrity of market establishments.
“Corporate governance is fundamental to building and sustaining investor confidence. For the capital market to fulfil its role in mobilising long-term capital and supporting economic growth, investors must have confidence in the institutions and businesses in which they invest. This makes the work of governance professionals increasingly important,” Chiemeka mentioned.
