By Abibat Aliu
Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele; Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Femi Lijadu and the Chief Executive Officer of Puma Energy International, Dr. Emma FitzGerald, are some of the speakers at 2022 annual corporate governance conference,
The conference organised by the Society for Corporate Governance Nigeria (SCGN) as part of its commitment towards developing corporate governance and best practices in Nigeria is slated for Tuesday, October 18 , 2022, with the theme: ‘Digital, Diversity, and Inclusion: Evolving Trends in Governance and Board Culture’.
SCGN’s Chairman, Mr. Muhammad Ahmad, in a statement, said the conference would enjoy a global viewership of corporate governance enthusiasts and stakeholders. And it is intended to foster discussions among key corporate governance experts who will discuss the role of Digital, Diversity and Inclusion in board culture and board effectiveness.
Commenting on the theme, Chief Executive Officer of the Society for Corporate Governance Nigeria, Chioma Mordi, said: “The need for boards to evolve and embrace a new culture to ensure inclusion and effectiveness, as well as business resilience, influenced the theme of this year’s Annual Conference.”
The ‘Annual Corporate Governance Conference’ is an initiative of the board of The Society of Corporate Governance Nigeria and supported by key industry players, which aims at delivering valuable insights on the evolving corporate governance framework and best practices in Nigeria, the leadership role of the Board of directors in the practice of corporate governance and the development of the society.