The summit aims to help governance professionals navigate these changes and meet stakeholder expectations, fostering ethical leadership, transparency, and accountability.

The event underscores the importance of promoting ethical leadership and transparency in both private and public institutions.

By focusing on these principles, the summit seeks to enhance governance practices that support national development and stability.

The summit will feature keynote addresses from Prof. Yinka Omorogbe and Dr. Dayo Mobereola, emphasizing the need to strengthen governance culture across sectors.

Efosa Ewere highlighted recent governance changes, including new sustainability reporting requirements, which require professionals to reassess traditional models and adopt new structures.

She stressed that sound corporate governance is vital for business success and national development, urging organizations to align with current realities.

Ewere also pointed out that implementing strong governance frameworks benefits organizations operationally and contributes positively to societal and economic outcomes.

The summit provides a platform for practitioners from various sectors to exchange ideas on managing stakeholder demands and adapting to evolving governance standards.

Recent legal and regulatory developments, such as the Companies and Allied Matters Act 2020, have significantly transformed governance practices in Nigeria.

Discussions during the summit will culminate in a communiqué to strengthen governance standards across sectors, aligning with ICSAN’s broader commitment to societal betterment.

These discussions will focus on fostering a governance environment that adapts to contemporary challenges and promotes ethical leadership.

The summit's theme, 'Governance Redefined in a Business Environment: A Continuum or New Paradigms,' explores how these disruptions are transforming corporate governance in Nigeria and beyond.

The event will feature prominent speakers, including Prof. Yinka Omorogbe and Dr. Dayo Mobereola, who will address strengthening governance culture across sectors.

The upcoming summit organized by the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria (ICSAN), Lagos Chapter, scheduled for October 30, 2025, will focus on redefining governance in the face of ongoing disruptions such as regulatory changes, ESG demands, and technological advances like AI.

Efosa Ewere emphasized that corporate governance is crucial for business success and economic growth, urging sector leaders to participate actively in the dialogue.

She highlighted that recent governance reforms, including sustainability reporting requirements from authorities like the FRC, SEC, and CBN, necessitate reevaluation of traditional governance models.

Ewere also noted that adopting robust governance frameworks benefits organizations by improving operational results, which positively impacts society and the economy.

ICSAN Lagos Chapter aims to foster discussions among industry experts and governance specialists to promote effective practices and adapt to new governance realities.

Ewere emphasized that sound corporate governance is essential for business success and national development, urging institutions to embrace these principles for stability and growth.