Ezekiel Oseni, the outgoing president and chairman of the Governing Council of the Chartered Risk Management Institute of Nigeria (CRMI), is set to bring his wealth of risk management expertise to the National Credit Guarantee Company Limited (NCGC), following his recent appointment as executive director, Risk Management, by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.His transition to NCGC marks a new chapter in a career defined by visionary leadership and deep commitment to advancing risk management practices in Nigeria and across Africa. During his tenure at CRMI, Oseni spearheaded major initiatives, including the formation of the Forum of African Risk Management Associations (FARMA), in collaboration with professional bodies from countries such as South Africa, Egypt, Kenya, Senegal, and Côte d’Ivoire. The platform is aimed at delivering homegrown risk solutions to global challenges across the continent.
CRMI, in a statement, expressed gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for appointing Oseni to this strategic role, describing it as a reflection of the administration’s resolve to integrate a risk-based approach into the implementation of the Renewed Hope Agenda. The establishment of NCGC, the Institute added, aligns with the theme of its forthcoming 24th Annual National Risk Management Conference titled “Global Risks, Local Solutions,” scheduled to take place in Lagos
On the back of Oseni’s appointment, CRMI has renewed its call for the institutionalisation of risk management departments across all ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs), noting that this would significantly improve operational efficiency and accountability across the public sector.
Victor Olannye, registrar/chief executive of CRMI, reaffirmed the Institute’s readiness to support the government with professional expertise. “As the only Chartered Risk Management Institute in Nigeria with global affiliations, we are fully equipped and committed to offering world-class risk management support wherever it is needed,” he said.
CRMI expressed confidence that Oseni’s wealth of experience will contribute meaningfully to the success of NCGC and the broader goals of national economic development.
