The Institute of Corporate Governance, Employment and Human Resources Management (ICGEHRM) has, as part of its professionalism and commitment to empowering distinguished individuals in the fields of Corporate Governance, employment and human resources management inducted over 59 persons as members of the Institute.
The induction ceremony was done recently in Port Harcourt, capital of Rivers State during the Institute’s first National Conference themed: “Corporate Governance Ideals: The Question of Disclosure, Whistle Blowing and Inclusion in Nigeria.”
The Investiture ceremony witnessed the presentation of lead papers from top academia, including a keynote address by Prof. Okey Onuchuku, Vice Chancellor of Ignatius Ajuru University of Education and his Rivers state University counterpart, Prof. Zeb Obipi.
In their separate paper presentations, Prof. Zeb Obipi of RSU, represented by Prof. Brown Walter; Prof.Iyalla Harry, President of All Africa Association of Small and Medium Enterprise and Eminent Prof. Sam Ugo Onyeka of Garden City Premier Business School identified corruption as the major challenge against corporate governance in the country.
The keynote Speaker, Prof. Okey Onuchuku, who was also represented by Prof. Chibuzor Nwobueze urged for continued sensitization of the public about whistle blowing as well as strengthening the institutions of law enforcement agencies in the country.
Earlier in his address, President/Chairman in Council of the Institute, Prof. Jude Nwoka commended participants, special guests and inductees for gracing the event, stressing that their perseverance and dedication reflected the values of discipline, professionalism and integrity of the Institute.
He recalled that the institute was established to build and develop managerial capabilities and skills among those entrusted with the management of institutions in the public and private sectors, especially where financial resources are invested.
According to Prof. Nwoka, “there is no denying the fact that the financial and ethical crises facing our nation today is rooted in corruption, inefficiency and weak governance structures,” adding that, “the only way forward is to entrench a culture of sound financial planning, accountability, transparency and corporate governance.”
