CRMI Hosts 25th Anniversary Conference in Lagos

The Chartered Risk Management Institute of Nigeria (CRMI) is set to celebrate its 25th anniversary with a two-day international conference in Lagos on October 14-15, 2026, at the Oriental Hotel in Victoria Island. The event will gather central bank officials, regulators, corporate leaders, and students to discuss transforming risk management into a competitive advantage.

The conference will feature speeches from Olayemi Cardoso, Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, and keynote remarks from Dr. Armstrong Ume Takang, Managing Director of the Ministry of Finance Incorporated. Kevin Ugwuoke, President and Chairman of the Governing Council of CRMI, emphasized the evolution of risk management from a back-office function to a boardroom priority.

The conference will include plenary addresses, panel sessions, and technical workshops. A notable addition is the inaugural University Risk Management Challenge, where student teams will analyze real-world risk scenarios.

The event will conclude with a 25th Anniversary Award and Dinner Night on October 15, recognizing contributions to risk management in Nigeria.