Institute Holds Confab In PH, Honours 59 Eminent Nigerians

In line with its renewed commitment towards the drive for corporate governance, and ethical leadership, the  Chartered Institute of Corporate Governance, Employment And Human Resource Management of Nigeria (ICGEHRM), has inducted over 59 eminent Nigerians into its fold.
The induction ceremony which took place during the institute’s first national conference in Port Harcourt had as its theme, “Corporate Governance Ideals: The Question of Disclosure, Whistle Blowing And Inclusion In Nigeria.”
Key speakers at the event included the Vice Chancellor of Rivers State University, Prof Isaac Zeb-Obipi; Vice Chancellor of Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Prof Okechuku Onuchuku; and others, who all identified corruption as the bane of development in Nigeria.
Prof Zeb-Obipi, represented by Professor Brown Walter and Prof Okechuku Onuchuku who was represented by Prof Chibuzor Nwobueze, said corruption is a major challenge militating against corporate governance in the country.
They said until this is addressed, the country will continue to remain underdeveloped.
Also speaking, Prof Iyala Harry stressed the need for legislation to check corrupt practices in the country.
Prof Harry, who is the President of All Africa Association of Small and Medium Enterprises thanked the institute for the annual award and called for it to be sustained.
Also, Prof Sam Onyeka of Garden City Premier Business School called for the strengthening of the nation’s anti-corruption institutions to drive the fight against corruption in the country.
He also advocated the continued sensitisation of the public about whistle blowing as well as strengthening the institutions of law enforcement in the country.
Earlier in his address, the President/Chairman in Council, Prof Jude Nwoka, commended participants, special guests and inductees for gracing the event, stressing that their perseverance and dedication reflect the values upheld by the institution in discipline, professionalism and integrity.
He recalled that the institute was established to build and develop managerial capabilities and skills among those entrusted with the management of institutions in the public and private sectors especially where financial resources are invested.
According Prof Nwoka, “there is no denying the fact that the financial and ethical crises facing our nation today are rooted in corruption, inefficiency and weak governance structures, hence, “ the only way forward is to entrench a culture of sound financial planning, accountability, transparency and corporate governance as good virtues.”

By: Victory Awaji, Nnodim Excel & Robinson Prisca