The newly inaugurated President/Chairman in council of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria, Uto Ukpanah, has highlighted reaching younger Nigerians, northern expansion, and a name change as some of the agenda that would mark her tenure.
Ukpanah announced her agenda in her acceptance speech on Wednesday after being sworn in as the 30th president and the second consecutive female president of the association.
Currently serving as the Company Secretary at MTN Nigeria Communications Plc and the MTN Nigeria Foundation, Ukpanah won the Global Corporate Secretary of the Year at the maiden edition of the Corporate Secretaries International Association Global Governance Awards, which was held in Malaysia in 2024.
Speaking at the investiture, she said, “My theme for the new tenure, ‘Expanding the Scope of Developments, Building on Legacy of Visionary Leadership,’ is not merely a slogan; it is a philosophical and strategic call to action.
We will prioritise continuity, but we will also innovate. We will preserve heritage, yet remain receptive to disruption. This is the rhythm of sustainable progress. Now, with a deep feeling of humility and a remarkable sense of purpose, I hereby formally accept the mantle of leadership as the 30th President and Chairman of the Governing Council of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria for the next two years.
“The following are what this new administration will strive to focus on in the consolidation of the legacy and expansion of other frontiers. ICSAN 2.0: Engaging a new generation: We recognise that the future of governance lies in the energy, creativity, and digital fluency of our youth. Our aim is not just ambition for more outreach, as we are desirous of robustly fostering intergenerational inclusion. Thus, we will establish a Young Professionals Forum, targeting the Gen Z demographic, not by qualification date, but by generational identity.”
She added that the ICSAN under her watch would deepen its presence in Northern Nigeria, building on the gains of the past and pushing into new frontiers.
In addition, new chapters will be targeted in states with airports and strategic locations, including Kano, Sokoto, Bauchi, and Kwara, among others. Collaborate with the ICSAN@60 celebration to host landmark events in the North. Introduce public lectures and governance dialogues in northern cities, with a view to cultivating future chapters. This initiative is a strategic commitment to inclusion, federal character, and national visibility. We will also establish new chapters while breathing fresh energy into the existing ones. Every region must feel the presence and pulse of ICSAN. Our national footprint will be expansive and impactful,” she said.
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