CBN Govenor, MOFI MD, Others Storm Lagos For CRMI’s Silver Jubilee, Confab

Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso,
Managing Director of the Ministry of Finance Incorporated(MOFI), Dr Armstrong Takang and other high profile personalities are to grace the 25th anniversary of the Chartered Risk Management Institute of Nigeria (CRMI), featuring a two‑day international conference in Lagos from next week Wednesday to Thursday.

The event will bring together regulators, corporate leaders, policymakers, chief executives, chief risk officers, academics, students and development partners from across Africa and beyond to debate how organisations can turn risk management into a competitive “resilience edge.

The Registrar and Chief Executive Officer of CRMI, Dr Victor Olannye in a statement said while CBN Govenror Cardoso will be the special guest of honour, MOFI Managing Director Takang is to present keynote address.

President and Chairman of the Governing Council of CRMI,

Kevin Ugwuoke said 25 years ago, risk management in Nigeria was a back‑office function that few boards discussed but today it sits in the boardroom.

“The question is no longer whether an organisation manages risk, but whether it can turn that capability into an advantage. That is what we mean by the resilience edge,” he said.

The statement said the conference comes at a critical moment as Nigerian firms navigate overlapping pressures from economic reforms, technological change, evolving regulation, climate stress and rising cyber threats.

“Over two days, plenary addresses, panel sessions and technical workshops will examine how boards and management can anticipate disruption, adapt strategy and recover from shocks with competitive advantage.

“A notable addition to this year’s programme is the maiden University Risk Management Challenge, an academic competition that pits student teams from Nigerian universities against a real world risk scenario.

“Participating teams will present their analyses and solutions to a panel of senior practitioners, competing for financial grants, academic recognition and professional development resources.

“The conference will close on the evening of 15 October with a 25th Anniversary Award and Dinner Night that will recognise individuals and organisations that have advanced risk management practice in Nigeria.

“Categories include Institutional Leadership in Risk Advocacy, Human Capacity Development in Risk Management, Risk Regulation Excellence, Chief Risk Officer of the Year, Digital & Cyber Risk Management Excellence, Young Risk Professional of the Year, and Excellence in Security Risk Management & National Security.

“CRMI said the awards aim to highlight best practice and set benchmarks for corporate resilience, regulatory compliance and national security preparedness. The event is expected to attract representatives from risk management bodies across Africa and international development partners,” the statement added.

CBN Govenror, MOFI Boss,
Others Storm Lagos For CRMI’s
Silver Jubilee, Confab

By JAMES KWEN, Abuja

Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso,
Managing Director of the Ministry of Finance Incorporated(MOFI), Dr Armstrong Takang and other high profile personalities are to grace the 25th anniversary of the Chartered Risk Management Institute of Nigeria (CRMI), featuring a two‑day international conference in Lagos from next week Wednesday to Thursday.

The event will bring together regulators, corporate leaders, policymakers, chief executives, chief risk officers, academics, students and development partners from across Africa and beyond to debate how organisations can turn risk management into a competitive “resilience edge.

The Registrar and Chief Executive Officer of CRMI, Dr Victor Olannye in a statement said while CBN Govenror Cardoso will be the special guest of honour, MOFI Managing Director Takang is to present keynote address.

President and Chairman of the Governing Council of CRMI,
Kevin Ugwuoke said 25 years ago, risk management in Nigeria was a back‑office function that few boards discussed but today it sits in the boardroom.

“The question is no longer whether an organisation manages risk, but whether it can turn that capability into an advantage. That is what we mean by the resilience edge,” he said.

The statement said the conference comes at a critical moment as Nigerian firms navigate overlapping pressures from economic reforms, technological change, evolving regulation, climate stress and rising cyber threats.

“Over two days, plenary addresses, panel sessions and technical workshops will examine how boards and management can anticipate disruption, adapt strategy and recover from shocks with competitive advantage.

“A notable addition to this year’s programme is the maiden University Risk Management Challenge, an academic competition that pits student teams from Nigerian universities against a real world risk scenario.

“Participating teams will present their analyses and solutions to a panel of senior practitioners, competing for financial grants, academic recognition and professional development resources.

“The conference will close on the evening of 15 October with a 25th Anniversary Award and Dinner Night that will recognise individuals and organisations that have advanced risk management practice in Nigeria.

“Categories include Institutional Leadership in Risk Advocacy, Human Capacity Development in Risk Management, Risk Regulation Excellence, Chief Risk Officer of the Year, Digital & Cyber Risk Management Excellence, Young Risk Professional of the Year, and Excellence in Security Risk Management & National Security.

“CRMI said the awards aim to highlight best practice and set benchmarks for corporate resilience, regulatory compliance and national security preparedness. The event is expected to attract representatives from risk management bodies across Africa and international development partners,” the statement added.