ICSAN confers Honorary Fellowship on Emir of Kano, MOFI boss, two others
L-R: Chairman of the Education Committee of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria (ICSAN), Mr. Dele Togunde, FCIS; Registrar/CEO, Mr. Aniedi Amos, FCIS; Immediate Past President, Mrs. Funmi Ekundayo, FCIS; Honorary Treasurer, Mr. Onyekachi Uko, FCIS; Vice President, Mr. Francis Olawale, FCIS; President, Mrs. Uto Ukpanah, FCIS;and the four recipients of the ICSAN Honorary Fellowship Award, Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi; Professor of Corporate Governance, Lagos Business School, Prof Fabian Ajogwu, OON, SAN; the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI), Dr Armstrong Ume Takang; and a former Group Chairman of Ecobank Transnational Inc. Mr Emmanuel Ikazoboh during the conferment of ICSAN Honorary Fellowship Award at the Institute’s Diamond Jubilee Celebration which held in Lagos on Saturday
Nike Popoola
The Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria (ICSAN), has conferred its Honorary Fellowship Award on four eminent Nigerians in recognition of their distinguished standing and contributions, as the Institute rounded off its 50th Annual Conference and Diamond Jubilee Celebration.
The recipients are His Highness, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, Emir of Kano; renowned legal practitioner and Professor of Corporate Governance, Lagos Business School, Prof Fabian Ajogwu, OON, SAN; the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI), Dr Armstrong Ume Takang; and a former Group Chairman of Ecobank Transnational Inc. Mr Emmanuel Ikazoboh.
The awards were presented at the Diamond Jubilee Gala Night, held on the second day of the Institute’s landmark conference and anniversary celebration at Balmoral Hall, Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos.
The conferment of the Honorary Fellowship formed a major highlight of the celebration, which marked six decades of ICSAN’s contribution to professional excellence and the advancement of good governance in Nigeria.
In addition to the recognition of the four distinguished Nigerians, 40 members of the Institute were inducted as Fellows, marking a significant milestone in their professional journeys. The ceremony also featured the presentation of various ICSAN awards to individuals and corporate organisations in recognition of their contributions and achievements.
The Diamond Jubilee celebration was held under the theme, “Six Decades of Excellence: Shaping Governance, Empowering Futures,” reflecting the Institute’s enduring commitment to promoting sound governance, professionalism and institutional development.
The Institute’s 50th Annual Conference, held as part of the anniversary activities, was themed “Balancing Profit and Purpose: Advancing Sustainable Business Practices in Emerging Economies.” It provided a platform for engagement on the relationship between business performance, responsible corporate conduct and sustainable development.
The Diamond Jubilee Gala Night brought the Institute’s anniversary activities to a celebratory close, providing an opportunity to recognise distinguished Nigerians, celebrate members’ professional achievements and acknowledge individuals and organisations whose contributions align with the Institute’s values and objectives.
Established in 1966, ICSAN is Nigeria’s professional body for chartered secretaries and administrators, with a focus on advancing professional competence, ethical conduct, corporate governance and sound administration.
In his acceptance remarks, His Highness, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, Emir of Kano, expressed appreciation to the Governing Council of ICSAN, led by its President and Chairman, Mrs Uto Ukpanah, FCIS, for the honour.
He commended the Institute for its contributions to strengthening corporate governance and promoting professionalism, accountability and ethical leadership in Nigeria.
He noted that institutions such as ICSAN have an important role to play in fostering responsible leadership and strengthening public confidence in corporate and public-sector institutions.
Prof Fabian Ajogwu, OON, SAN. Dr Armstrong Ume Takang and Mr. Emmanuel Ikazoboh also expressed deep appreciation for the honour and lauded Institute’s six-decade journey underscoring her importance in advancing national development through deepening of good governance ideals.
As it marks its sixtieth anniversary, the Institute continues to emphasise the importance of effective governance and professional leadership in strengthening institutions and supporting sustainable economic and social development.
The anniversary was celebrated under the tagline: “ICSAN@60 – Honouring the Past. Celebrating the Present. Shaping the Future.”
