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Deputy Director, CBN’s Stella Gana Becomes Fellow of Institute of Corporate Administration

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By Genesis Ogiri ABUJA — Mrs. Stella Gana, Deputy Director in the Currency Operations and Branch Management Department of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has been conferred with a Fellowship Award by the Institute of Corporate Administration (ICAD) in recognition of her professional contributions, dedication to public service and commitment to administrative excellence. The fellowship was conferred on Saturday at Green Minds Hotel, Abuja, during a professional conference organised by the institute to bring together administrators and other stakeholders to deliberate on strategic leadership, institutional efficiency and capacity development amid prevailing economic challenges. The conferment followed an evaluation by the institute’s membership council, which recognises professionals who have distinguished themselves through their commitment to professionalism, administrative competence, effective service delivery and exemplary performance in their respective fields. The r...
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NUF Launches ‘Pad a Girl Child’ Initiative, Reaffirms Youth Wellness Commitment

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 By Genesis ogiri  ABUJA - The Nikki Udezue Foundation (NUF) has reaffirmed its commitment to adolescent health and youth empowerment, reflecting on its 2025 Pad a Girl Child initiative, which combined menstrual hygiene education, sanitary pad distribution and personal hygiene awareness to promote the health, confidence and dignity of schoolchildren. The outreach, organised as part of the foundation’s Founder’s Day activities, underscored its commitment to translating humanitarian ideals into practical interventions that address the health and developmental needs of young people. The initiative reflected the enduring vision of the foundation’s founder, Mrs. Nikki Udezue, who has established a tradition of dedicating her birthday to humanitarian service and community impact. Through the programme, the foundation sought to equip adolescents with essential health information, promote responsible hygiene practices and foster an environment where young people could dis...
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ICAD Conference: Experts Harp on Strategic Competencies, Capacity Building for Nigeria’s Economic Growth

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 By Genesis Ogiri  ABUJA - Experts in corporate administration and professional development have called for increased investment in capacity building, strategic competencies and value creation as critical pathways to strengthening Nigeria’s economic productivity and resilience amid prevailing economic challenges. The call was made at the 2026 Administrative Professionals Conference of the Institute of Corporate Administration (ICAD), held at Green Minds Hotel, Abuja, where participants examined the competencies required to improve institutional performance and sustain professional relevance in a difficult economic environment. The conference, themed “Developing Strategic Competencies for Excelling in a Depressed Economy,” brought together administrative professionals, corporate executives and other stakeholders to deliberate on strategies for enhancing productivity, promoting innovation and strengthening organisational effectiveness. Delivering the keynote address...
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Ogbeide-Ihama Accuses INEC of Double Standards in Oredo, Imo, Rivers Electoral Disputes

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 By Genesis Ogiri  ABUJA - Dr Igbinosa Ogbeide-Ihama, a petitioner in the Oredo Federal Constituency pre-election dispute before the Federal High Court, Abuja, has accused the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of applying inconsistent standards in handling disputed party primaries and candidates' eligibility in Edo, Imo and Rivers states. Ogbeide-Ihama, in an article titled “INEC's Selective Justice: The Oredo, Imo and Rivers Test—Why Democratic Institutions Must Be Strengthened,” argued that the commission's actions in the three cases raised questions about institutional neutrality, electoral accountability and the consistent enforcement of the Electoral Act 2026. He cited INEC's reported referral of a disputed All Progressives Congress (APC) primary result in Imo West to security agencies, its clearance of candidates in Rivers State and the commission's defence of a disputed primary result in Oredo Federal Constituency as examples of wh...
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Accolades as Dr. Funmilayo Morebise Bags ICAD Fellowship, Earns Professional Recognition

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 By Genesis Ogiri  ABUJA - Dr. Funmilayo Morebise, a Director at the National Universities Commission (NUC), has earned professional recognition for her administrative competence and leadership capacity, with the honour highlighting the importance of professional development and strategic leadership in Nigeria’s public service. The recognition was conferred at a professional gathering in Abuja, where administrators and other stakeholders examined strategies for strengthening institutional performance, building leadership capacity and improving administrative effectiveness amid prevailing economic challenges. According to details contained in the certificate issued by the Institute of Corporate Administration of Nigeria, Morebise was elected an Administrator in 2026 after satisfying the institute’s admission requirements. The certificate identifies competence in administrative functions, leadership strategies and outstanding performance as the basis for the recogni...
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NSITF Staff, Salihu Murtala, Bags ICAD Fellowship Award

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 By Genesis Ogiri ABUJA - Salihu Murtala, a staff member of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), has been honoured with a fellowship award by the Institute of Chartered Administrators and Diplomats (ICAD), marking a significant milestone in his professional development and administrative career. The fellowship recognises the importance of professional advancement, leadership development and the acquisition of specialised competencies required to enhance administrative efficiency and strengthen institutional performance across Nigeria’s public sector. The recognition comes amid growing emphasis on capacity-building for public servants, particularly personnel whose responsibilities demand sound administrative judgment, accountability and effective management of institutional resources. The fellowship was reportedly conferred at a professional gathering in Abuja, where administrators and other stakeholders examined strategies for developing leadership competen...
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DCG Muazu Tambari Aliyu Bags ICAD Fellowship, Earns Professional Recognition

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 By Genesis ogiri  ABUJA - Deputy Controller-General of the Federal Fire Service (FFS), Muazu Aliyu Tambari, has been conferred with a fellowship award by the Institute of corporate Administration  (ICAD), in a recognition that underscores his professional standing and highlights the importance of administrative excellence in public service. The fellowship was conferred on Saturday at Green Minds Hotel, Abuja, during a professional conference convened by the institute to bring together administrators and other stakeholders for deliberations on strategic leadership, institutional efficiency and capacity development amid prevailing economic challenges. The conference, themed “Developing Strategic Competencies for Excelling in a Depressed Economy,” provided a platform for examining the competencies required to strengthen organisational performance, deepen administrative effectiveness and equip professionals to respond to the demands of an increasingly complex ec...
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