The Lagos State Chapter of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria (ICSAN) has elected a new chairman and executive members.
Efosa Ewere emerged as the 12th chairman of the institute, and was inducted alongside other executives in a ceremony held in Lagos.
The event, chaired by Olatunde Busari, was attended by seasoned governance professionals, including members of the Governing Council of ICSAN. Busari praised Ewere’s attributes of discipline, hard work, and commitment to excellence, which he said had remained consistent throughout her professional career.
Tolu Odukale, a partner and Head of Governance, Risk, and Compliance at KPMG Advisory Services, delivered the keynote address, titled “The Triad of Effective Governance: Engage, Empower, and Excel.”
Odukale emphasised the crucial role of effective governance in business growth and sustainability, and urged members of corporate boards to adopt the tripartite structures of engagement, empowerment, and excellence in the strategic governance of their organizations.
The new executive council is expected to lead the Lagos chapter of ICSAN in promoting good governance and best practices in corporate administration and secretarial duties.
In her address, President Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria (ICSAN) and Chairman of the Governing Council, Funmi Ekundayo, urged members to continue to promote the professionalism and ethical standards ICSAN represents.
Ekundayo expressed unwavering confidence in Ewere’s leadership capabilities, congratulating her and the newly appointed executive committee members. He firmly believed that under Ewere’s guidance, the Lagos Chapter would reach new heights as the flagship chapter.
In her acceptance speech as the 12th Chairman of ICSAN Lagos Chapter, Ewere recognized the solid groundwork laid by previous chapter leaders.
She committed to enhancing the chapter’s growth by empowering members at all levels and advocating for corporate governance awareness from the grassroots up.