Shettima: FG'll Support Speedy Passage of Bill Seeking To Expand ICSAN’s Mandate

Vice President Kashim Shettima has publicly affirmed the federal government's commitment to supporting the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria (ICSAN) in its quest to modernize its operations and enhance its national impact. During a courtesy visit from ICSAN's leadership, Shettima pledged to leverage high-level government channels to fast-track the passage of the institute's amendment bill, a crucial step towards its rebranding and mandate expansion.

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Collectively, we will pull out all the plugs and reach out to all the major stakeholders to ensure that we fast-track the passage of the amendment bill so that you can operate at a much higher pedestal than you are now.

The proposed legislation aims to rename ICSAN to the Chartered Governance Institute of Nigeria (CGIN), a move designed to align the institute with contemporary governance practices and broaden its scope beyond conventional secretarial functions. The Vice President's assurance, delivered at the State House in Abuja, signals a strong endorsement from the Tinubu administration for ICSAN's evolution, emphasizing the need for the institute to operate at a "much higher pedestal."

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You have earned it, and the nation is better for the work you have done. You are truly a consequential organisation, and even the calibre of people who were part of your history did their best for the nation.

Shettima's remarks coincided with ICSAN's 60th anniversary, a significant milestone celebrating six decades of professionalism and integrity. He lauded the institute as a "consequential organisation" that has significantly contributed to the nation's development through the work of its members. The Vice President also extended his support to ICSAN's infrastructure development, particularly its building project, and encouraged the institute to pursue income-generating ventures to bolster its self-sustenance.

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ICSAN has been in Nigeria for 60 years and is playing a role in embedding governance in both the private and public sectors.

Mrs. Uto Ukpanah, ICSAN's 30th President, articulated the institute's vision, highlighting its 60-year role in embedding strong governance principles in both the private and public sectors. She stressed the urgency of updating the institute's name and mandate to mirror international standards and current practices. The Vice President's proactive engagement demonstrates a recognition of ICSAN's importance and a willingness to facilitate its growth, reflecting a broader governmental interest in strengthening professional bodies that underpin good governance in Nigeria.

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Be rest assured that I am fully onboard and that we will support you in whatever way we can. We have to work together, especially on the passage of the amendment bill. It is long overdue.