Institute Of Chartered Secretaries & Administrators Of Nigeria

About ICSAN

The Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria (ICSAN) is a leading recognized professional body in Nigeria dedicated to enhancing the status and practice of Corporate Governance and Public Administration. ICSAN is the only professional body authorized in Nigeria to conduct the examinations leading to the qualification of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators.

The Institute is a member of the Corporate Secretaries International Association (CSIA), a Hong Kong-registered global organization, dedicated to developing and growing the study and practice of Secretaryship to improve professional standards, the quality of governance practice and to improve organizational performance. The Association is the global voice of Corporate Secretaries and Governance Professionals.

Membership Strength as at 30 November 2022:

FELLOWS: 579

ASSOCIATES: 2,667

GRADUATES: 1443

TOTAL – 4,689

Vision, Mission and Objectives

Vision

To be the foremost Professional Institution in Nigeria in the area of Corporate and Public Governance Administration.

Mission

The promotion and advancement of the efficient administration of commerce and industry in the public and private sector by the development of the study and practice of Corporate and Public Governance Administration.

Objectives

To develop and promote the professional ideals, standards, ethics, code of conduct and the interests of the Chartered Secretaries and Administrators.
Encourage potential Chartered Secretaries and Administrators to acquire professional qualification, organise continuing education programmes and refresher courses for the profession.
Create opportunities for social interaction, communication, and solidarity among the members.
Establish students’ section for the encouragement and development of student activities.

Our History

The Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (ICSA), was originally founded in England in October 1891 and was known as the Institute of Secretaries. In 1902 it was granted its Royal Charter and became the Chartered Institute of Secretaries. The name has since been changed to The Chartered Governance Institute (CGI) to more fully describe the status and capabilities of the members.

Today, CGI has divisions in many countries of the world. The Institute in Nigeria was established more than 50 years ago as an associate of the international body. The Nigerian Chapter was granted autonomy in August, 1988, and incorporated under the Companies Act 1968. It became Chartered by Decree 19 of 1991 (Now INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED SECRETARIES AND ADMINISTRATORS OF NIGERIA ACT CAP I13 LFN 2004).

What we do

As work practices and employers’ requirements change, the Institute’s Post-Qualifying Education (PQE)helps Chartered Secretaries adapt by updating their knowledge and skills throughout their career. This is achieved through a range of programmes e.g. conferences, workshops, public lecture, roundtable on corporate governance and Mandatory Continuing Professional Education (MCPE).

Why ICSAN is different

Our Qualifying Scheme is unique. No other professional body provides a post graduate qualification that is as broad based as the ICSAN’s. Chartered Secretaries and Administrators are trained in business, corporate governance, company law, management, finance, administration, management information system and company secretaryship.

Our Landmarks

Commencement of the Nigerian Scheme of the Examinations in 2011
Commencement of the Fasttrack to Membership of the Institute
Projection of the Ethos of Corporate Governance via various programmes of the Institute and the print and electronic media
Publication of high quality and robust resource materials on Corporate Governance Practices
Election of a Past President of ICSAN as the President of CSIA (2022)
Establishment of Strategic Sectoral Groups for entrenchment of Corporate Governance
Design and Launch of the prototype of the ICSAN Towers

ICSAN Council Members

S/N	NAME	GRADE
1	MR TAIWO OWOKALADE, PRESIDENT	FCIS
2	MRS FUNMI EKUNDAYO, VICE PRESIDENT	FCIS
3	MR. FRANCIS OLAWALE, HON. TREASURER	FCIS
4	MR. BODE AYEKU, IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT	FCIS
5	MR. SAMUEL KOLAWOLE, PAST PRESIDENT	FCIS
6	MR. DELE TOGUNDE, MEMBER	FCIS
7	MR. BABATUNDE PELEWURA, MEMBER	FCIS
8	MRS. BENEDICTA SADARE, MEMBER	FCIS
9	LADY CHETA NWABUIKE, MEMBER	FCIS
10	MRS JACQUELINE O. ODIADI, MEMBER	FCIS
11	MRS. LYNDA ONEFELI, MEMBER	FCIS
12	MR. SESAN SOBOWALE MEMBER	FCIS
13	MR. TONY OKONMAH MEMBER	FCIS
14	MRS. UTO UKPANAH MEMBER	FCIS
15	MISS VICTORIA OYERONKE OPAJOBI MEMBER	FCIS
16	MRS. MARILYN EZE MEMBER	FCIS
17	MRS. ABIOLA LASEINDE MEMBER	FCIS
18	DR. ADEYINKA HASSAN MEMBER	FCIS
19	MR. TIJJANI HABIBU MEMBER	FCIS
20	MRS. BIDEMI ADEMOLA MEMBER	FCIS
21	MR. ANIEDI AMOS MEMBER	FCIS
22	MRS. TAIWO GANIYAT OLUSESI MEMBER	FCIS

ICSAN Committees

S/N	NAMES OF COMMITTEES	CHAIRMEN
1	CONFERENCE AND AGM	MRS. FUNMI EKUNDAYO, FCIS
2	FINANCE AND GENERAL PURPOSES	MRS. FUNMI EKUNDAYO, FCIS
3	PUBLICATIONS	SIR LEO OKAFOR, FCIS
4	NOMINATIONS AND GOVERNANCE	LADY CHETA NWABUIKE, FCIS
5	IMPLEMENTATION AND MONITORING	MISS RONKE OPAJOBI, FCIS
6	REMUNERATION	MR. DELE TOGUNDE, FCIS
7	MEMBERSHIP AND BRANCH LIAISON	MR. TONY OKONMAH, FCIS
8	AUDIT	MR. BABATUNDE PELEWURA, FCIS
9	EDUCATION	PROFESSOR WOLE ADEWUNMI, FCIS
10	CORPORATE GOVERNANCE CAPACITY BUILDING	DR. ADEYINKA HASSAN, FCIS
11	GOVERNANCE PRACTITIONERS	MR. FRANCIS OLAWALE, FCIS
12	BUILDING PROJECT	MRS. UTO UKPANAH, FCIS
13	PUBLICITY AND ADVOCACY	MRS. LYNDA ONEFELI, FCIS
14	LAW REFORM	MRS. JACQUELINE ODIADI, FCIS
15	CORPORATE MEMBERS AND TRAINING	MRS. ABIOLA LASEINDE, FCIS

Sectoral Groups and Chairmen

1	AVIATION	MRS. NKECHI INYENSO, FCIS
2	ENERGY	MRS. MARILYN EZE, FCIS
3	INSURANCE AND PENSION	MR. BABAJIDE ATOYEBI, FCIS
4	MANUFACTURING	MRS. BIDEMI ADEMOLA, FCIS
5	MARITIME	MRS. IDRIS AISHA, ACIS
6	NOT-FOR-PROFIT	MRS. JOYCE AKPATA, FCIS
7	DIGITAL ECONOMY	MR. EBENEZER FALADE, FCIS
8	ACADEMIA	DR. SUBAI PEREWEI, ACIS
9	BUILT INDUSTRY	MR. OWOEYE ADEBANJO
10	MANUFACTURING	MRS. BIDEMI ADEMOLA, FCIS