From John Silas
The Society for Corporate Governance Nigeria (SCGN) recently hosted its 2025 President’s Dinner and Induction Ceremony in Victoria Island, Lagos.
The annual gathering convened board members, senior executives, policymakers, investors, governance professionals and institutional partners for an evening dedicated to strengthening conversations around corporate governance in Nigeria and advancing excellence in leadership.
A major highlight of the night was the Conferment of Fellowship Awards on seven distinguished professionals celebrated for their contributions to ethical leadership and the advancement of corporate governance standards.
The awardees included the Board Chair, Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority, Dr. Segun Ogunsanya, Independent Non-Executive Director, UAC of Nigeria Plc, Mrs. Suzanne Iroche, and Independent Non-Executive Director, Seplat Energy, Dr. Emma FitzGerald.
Others were the Independent Non-Executive Director, Stanbic IBTC Bank, Rabi Isma, Independent Non-Executive Director, Seplat Energy, Koosum Kaylan, Board Chair, Stanbic IBTC Holdings Plc, Mrs. Olusola David-Borha, and Non-Executive Director, FMN Agro (Flour Mills of Nigeria Agro), Dr. Salamtu Hussaini Suleiman.
These leaders were honoured for their outstanding impact in strengthening governance systems, fostering transparency and championing responsible business practices across various sectors. The ceremony also featured the induction of new individual and corporate members into SCGN’s expanding network of governance practitioners.
The Society noted that its membership programmes, professional development initiatives and thought-leadership platforms remain central to its mission of equipping leaders with the competencies and relationships needed to enhance organisational performance and sustainability.
For the sake of clarity, the SCGN is committed to promoting global best practices in corporate governance, accountability and ethical leadership. Through advocacy, education and capacity building, the society works with directors, boards and senior executives to strengthen governance structures that support sustainable growth, institutional integrity and stakeholder confidence.
Also present were the Director, SCGN, Oscar Onyema, Director, SCGN, Tajudeen Ahmed, Director, SCGN, Clare Omasteye, President, SCGN, Muhammad K. Ahmad, Board Chair, Seplat Energy, Senator Udo Udoma, Sally Udo Udoma (guest), Founder, SCGN, Prof. Fabian Ajogwu, SAN, Audrey Ajogwu (guest), and Director, SCGN, Nkemdilim Uwaje Begho.
