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The Chartered Institute of Directors (CIoD) Nigeria Chapter launched its 2026 Corporate Governance Outlook in Lagos, Nigeria, on Tuesday, March 31st, 2026.
The event brought together prominent figures in the country’s corporate governance landscape, including Alhaji Dr. Umaru Kwairanga, Chairman of the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX Group).
In his goodwill remarks, Kwairanga praised the CIoD for its leadership role in promoting corporate governance in Nigeria. He noted that the institute’s training, research, and advocacy initiatives are cutting-edge and designed to maintain excellence in corporate governance in both the private and public sectors.
”Business environments are fluid and never static, but directors should always hold firm to ethical principles and practices,” Kwairanga said.
“In fast-evolving business and work scenarios, good ethical values should be the compass to guide directors’ decisions.”
The NGX Group chairman emphasized the importance of corporate governance in ensuring the success of listed companies. He stated that the NGX Group is committed to ensuring that its listed companies maintain the highest standards of corporate governance at all times.
”We do this by embedding good corporate governance as a requirement to qualify for listing,” Kwairanga explained. “We monitor corporate governance practices of listed entities actively and sanction those which fail to uphold best practices and reward those which excel.”
Kwairanga also highlighted the alignment between the CIoD and the NGX Group in promoting sound corporate governance and ethical leadership in Nigerian institutions and public companies.
The launch of the CIoD 2026 Corporate Governance Outlook provides a platform for practitioners to review current insights and guidance for directors and stay abreast of developments in good corporate governance.
The event was well-received by attendees, who praised the CIoD for its efforts in promoting corporate governance in Nigeria. The NGX Group chairman’s remarks underscored the importance of corporate governance in driving business success and promoting investor confidence.
The CIoD is expected to continue playing a leading role in promoting corporate governance in Nigeria, and its 2026 Corporate Governance Outlook is a significant step in this direction.
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