A few days ago, the Institute of Directors Nigeria celebrated its forty-year anniversary with the theme “Celebrating Forty Years of Visionary Leadership and Corporate Governance.”
The event, held on Wednesday, May 17th, 2023 at the Eko Hotel & Suites, V.I Lagos, was graced by respected personalities such as one-time President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Dr Goodluck Jonathan GCFR as the Chairman of Occasion, and the Lagos State Governor, His Excellency, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, represented by the Deputy Governor, Dr Obafemi Hamzat as Guest of Honour.
The Gala also drew a prestigious crowd of men and women, eminent personalities, captains of industry, business tycoons from both the private and public sectors, leaders, and change agents. The Institute’s founding fathers, members, partners, stakeholders, and well-wishers were also in attendance, as have been the Institute’s unwavering supporters over the years.
Speaking at the event, Dr Ije Jidenma F.IoD, President and Chairman of the Governing Council of the Institute of Directors Nigeria, assured the audience that the institute would continue to expand its local and international partnerships to push the boundaries of best practices in corporate governance.
In her words, I am proud to announce that IoD Nigeria is 40 years and we are here to celebrate 40 years of mission accomplished; 40 years of success in corporate governance championship, 40 years of leadership in directors’ professional membership.
We are also celebrating 40 years of competence, integrity and enterprise and 40 years of promoting corporate sustainability and Nigeria’s economic development through directors’ capacity development. Today, IoD Nigeria has achieved a profound impact through its commitment to continued professional education and sharpening of skills of directors, promoting the entrenchment of good corporate governance in workplaces. As we celebrate IoD Nigeria’s 40th anniversary today and all through the year, be assured of the continuity of the institute’s mission and vision, even when those of us here are no longer on the scene,
The event was indeed a beautiful and colorful one, and these photos say it all.
