Compliance Institute inducts 1,247

The Compliance Institute, Nigeria, has inducted 1,247 compliance professionals at its ninth Induction and Investiture Ceremony, as regulators and industry leaders charged practitioners to drive ethical leadership, innovation, and institutional integrity across Nigeria’s public and private sectors.

The ceremony, themed “Shaping the Future of Compliance: Innovation and Ethical Leadership”, attracted stakeholders from regulatory agencies, financial institutions, academia, and the corporate sector.

In his opening address, the President and Chairman of the Executive Council of CIN, Mr Pattison Boleigha, described the event as a celebration of excellence and a critical step in deepening the culture of compliance.

“Today’s event marks yet another significant milestone in our ongoing mission to instill, promote, and strengthen the culture of compliance across Nigeria, West Africa, and beyond,” Boleigha said.

He noted that the inductees had successfully completed the institute’s rigorous professional examinations and met all requirements for membership.

“This ceremony is a celebration of hard work, excellence, and commitment. It brings together individuals who have demonstrated exceptional dedication by completing the institute’s rigorous professional examinations,” he said.

Boleigha announced that 1,247 candidates passed the Designate Compliance Professional examination, while new Associates and distinguished Fellows were also inducted.

“To our inductees, I extend my heartfelt congratulations. By joining CIN, you have become part of a distinguished community committed to strengthening Nigeria’s corporate compliance landscape,” he said.

He reminded the new members of their responsibilities, saying, “With this induction comes the responsibility to uphold the highest levels of integrity, professionalism, and ethical conduct. Let your work reflect the values of CIN.”

The CIN president disclosed that the institute currently has over 7,000 members spread across Africa, Europe, and America, with a target of exceeding 9,000 members by the end of 2026.

“Our mission is to set and uphold compliance standards that foster professionalism, ethical conduct, and regulatory excellence. Our vision is to be recognised as a national and global leader in compliance,” he added.