Institute initiates mentoring scheme to enhance corporate governance practice
By Rukayat Moisemhe
The Chartered Institute of Directors (CIoD), has initiated a mentorship scheme to bridge gaps in knowledge and competencies within the corporate governance space.
Its President, Alhaji Tijjani Borodo, at the institute’s inauguration of the scheme in Lagos, said it was first initiated in 2022 by the immediate past president, CIoD, Dr Ije Jidenma.
Borodo said as leaders, the need for continuous learning, knowledge sharing, and skill development in the complex and dynamic environment cannot be overemphasised.
He said the role of company director was crucial in leading the organisation with a clear vision, strategic direction, and unwavering integrity.
He added that directors were entrusted with the responsibility of making well-informed decisions that balanced the interests of various stakeholders.
Borodo stated that most importantly, directors were expected to position today’s talents and upcoming leaders for future seamless transition and to lead the transgenerational sustainability.
“This is why the CIoD Nigeria Mentoring Scheme is timely and crucial.
“It aims to foster a culture of excellence in corporate governance, develop the next generation of directors and leaders, provide guidance and support for professionals.
“All these while navigating complex governance issues and enhancing the competitiveness of Nigerian businesses globally,” he said.
The CIoD president described mentorship as a powerful tool for personal and professional growth that provided a safe space for learning, reflection, and exploration.
He said the institute’s mentors were seasoned professionals with vast experience in corporate governance, leadership, and management.
According to him, they will share their expertise, experiences, and networks to support the development of mentees.
“We aim to create a community of practice where knowledge is shared, expertise is developed, and relationships are built.
“Our mentees will have access to regular development sessions, CIoD Nigeria’s resources and network, and opportunities for professional certification and recognition.
“Let us work together to elevate the standards of corporate governance in Nigeria as we strive for excellence, integrity, and accountability in all that we do,” he said.
Mr Nnamdi Okonkwo, former Group Managing Director, FBN Holdings Plc, tasked the mentees on positive, creative attitude to knowledge and organisation’s goals.
Okonkwo noted that a creative attitude was the fuel of progress and growth as sooner or later, those who win are those who think they could.
He added that the most significant change in a person’s life was a change of attitude as the right attitudes produced right actions.
“A positive attitude is not a destination but a way of life and the difference between a successful person and others is not a lack of knowledge, but rather a lack of will.
“The positive thinker sees the invisible, feels the intangible, and achieves the impossible as positive attitude is like a magnet for positive results,” he said.
Dr Olusegun Osunkeye, a boardroom guru, said the part of the mentorship scheme was to foster professional growth and leadership development.
He charged the mentors to guide the mentees in achieving professional growth and knowledge competency.
He said with the rise of digital application and in reverse mentorship, a type of mentorship, the mentees (younger directors and employees) could help with older mentors with current trends.(NAN)(www.nannews.ng)
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