NCC, PenCom bosses to speak at corporate governance conference October 10

Aminu Maida, executive vice-chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission  (NCC), and Omolola Oloworanran, director general of the National Pension Commission (PenCom) are expected to speak at the annual corporate governance conference.

The event, organised by the Society for Corporate Governance Nigeria (SCGN), is set to take place on October 10, in Lagos.

The conference is themed ‘Corporate Survival & Sustainability: The New Face of Governance’.

According to a statement by the organisers on Friday, the event will delve into how businesses can adapt their governance frameworks to thrive amid business challenges.

“As businesses around the globe confront rising interest rates, inflation, supply chain disruptions, and geopolitical uncertainties, corporate governance is proving to be a cornerstone for survival and sustainability,” SCGN said. 

“With the Central Bank of Nigeria raising interest rates to 27. 3 percent, companies are faced with the challenge of navigating high capital costs, declining consumer demand, and overall financial instability.

“The conference will examine the vital role of governance in steering companies through the current global economic landscape and ensuring their long-term resilience.”

Speaking on the conference, Chioma Mordi, chief executive officer (CEO) of the SCGN, said this year’s conference comes at a crucial time for businesses. 

“As the global economic environment becomes increasingly volatile, strong governance structures are no longer optional but essential for survival,” Mordi said. 

“Our focus will be on equipping businesses with the strategies they need to stay resilient in the face of rising financial and operational pressures.”

‘GOOD CORPORATE GOVERNANCE CAN STABILISE ECONOMY’

On his part, Muhammad Ahmed, chairman of the SCGN, stressed the importance of collective action.

“Good corporate governance has the power to stabilise not just businesses but entire economies,” Ahmed said.

“This conference will bring together thought leaders from across sectors to share insights on how governance can be the driving force for economic recovery and corporate sustainability.”

The organisers further said the keynote address will be delivered by Bola Adesola, chairperson of Ecobank Nigeria Limited.

“Other notable speakers include the Managing Director of Ministry of Finance Incorporated, Dr. Armstrong Takang; Dean of Lagos Business School, Prof. Chris Ogbechie; and Executive Vice Chairman and CEO of the Nigerian Communications Commission, Dr. Aminu Maida,” SCGN said.

“Acting Director General of PenCom, Ms. Omolola Oloworanran will address governance in the pensions industry, while Head of AI at PA Consulting UK, Mr. Alwin Magimay, will speak on the integration of artificial intelligence in corporate governance.

“Other distinguished speakers include Mr. Gianni Moor, Faculty at Swiss Board School, Switzerland; Mrs. Tomi Adepoju, Partner and Head of Enterprise Bank and ESG Services at KPMG Advisory Services; Mr. Uyi Akpata, former Country Senior Partner of PwC Nigeria; and Dr. Ona Newton, Founder of Tobams Group.

“Mr. Alex-Adedipe Adeleke, Managing Partner at DOA Law Firm and Mrs. Yewande Giwa, Head of Governance and Sustainability at Honeywell Group, will moderate the plenary sessions.”

SCGN also said the conference will explore key topics such as economic uncertainty and governance, addressing how companies can implement strategies to cope with rising inflation and interest rates.