Nigeria backs ICSAN amendment bill

Vice President Kashim Shettima has assured the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria (ICSAN) of the federal government's support in fast-tracking an amendment bill. This legislation, currently before the Nigeria — National Assembly (Nigeria), aims to rename the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria (ICSAN) to the Chartered Governance Institute of Nigeria and expand its mandate to align with modern global governance practices. The Vice President congratulated the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria (ICSAN) on its 60th anniversary and praised its contributions to professionalism and integrity. He pledged the commitment of President Bola Tinubu's administration to engage stakeholders and ensure the speedy passage of the bill, which is considered long overdue. Uto Ukpanah, President of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria (ICSAN), appealed for this support, emphasizing the necessity for the institute's evolution to strengthen governance in both private and public institutions across Nigeria. Support was also sought for the institute's building project in Lagos.