GOVERNOR ADELEKE COMMENDS CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF DIRECTORS FOR OUTSTANDING SERVICE TOWARDS NATION BUILDING
The Executive Governor of Osun State, Sen. Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke has commended the leadership and members of Nigeria’s Chartered Institute of Directors for their unwavering contributions to Nation Building ‘through the promotion of corporate governance, ethical leadership and institutional excellence’.
This was part of the Governor’s speech at the Investiture ceremony of the 19th President of the institute on Thursday 11th September, 2025 at the Harbour Point, Victoria Island, Lagos.
Governor Adeleke, represented by the Honourable Commissioner for Commerce and Industry, Rev. Bunmi Jenyo, who congratulated the 19th President of the Institute, Otunba Adetunji Oyebanji stated that the institute had put the round peg in a round hole.
“The new President is a man of conviction, honour, dedication and selflessness and I have no doubt the Institute has picked the right person to lead this great Institute at this point in time”, Governor Adeleke said.
According to the Governor, “whether in the boardroom or in government, the country needs leaders who are principled, accountable, and focused on long-term development. In charting a new direction for governance, we need leaders who can envision a better future and inspire others to work towards it, who understands the needs and concerns of their people and prioritise their well-being, who are accountable and credible, who can build partnerships and drive collective progress and who can navigate complexity, uncertainty, and adversity, and emerge stronger”.
“Legacy is not truly measured in years spent in the office, but in the impact left behind by leaders. Our legacy must be institutions that are stronger than individuals. This is what the Chartered Institute of Directors, Nigeria is all about as they have consistently picked leaders who have such qualities”.
“As we look at the future, we must recognize that governance is not a static concept. It must evolve to meet the changing needs of our societies. Governance in the 21st century requires innovation, technology, inclusivity, and global competitiveness. This new era calls us to chart a bold direction. We must leverage technology, uphold meritocracy, and embrace transparency as the foundation of governance. The Chartered Institute of Directors thus have a vital role to play mentoring leaders, setting ethical standards, and ensuring our nation’s corporate and governance culture aligns with global best practices”.
“This institute should be a symbol of possibility, vision, resilience, partnership and should strengthen collaboration between the public and private sectors. I have no doubt the institute is moving in this direction. As an individual entrusted with the position of leadership by the good people of Osun State, I reaffirm my commitment to people-centered governance, infrastructural and community development as well as regional and national collaboration. Together, we can chart a new path that drives inclusive and sustainable growth and to guarantee the future of the upcoming generation”.
“In this spirit, I also use this platform to warmly invite Business Moguls, Stakeholders Investors, and Osun indigenes to the forthcoming Osun State Dinner and Industrial Investment Roundtable, scheduled for the 7th–8th of October, 2025 in Osogbo, Osun State. Our State has made significant strides following the 2024 Industrial Investment Summit. We have laid a solid foundation, attracted strategic investments, and garnered invaluable insights from stakeholders across sectors. This upcoming roundtable is a vital platform to consolidate those gains, identify new pathways, and chart a clear course toward industrialisation”, the Governor said.
In his acceptance speech, the new President of the Nigeria Institute of Directors, Otunba Adetunji, reaffirmed a collective purpose, ‘a call to chart, with courage and conviction, the course of our shared future’.
“I accept this sacred trust with reverence and honour, ever mindful that I do so on the broad shoulders of our illustrious forebears and the distinguished past Presidents whose vision, sacrifice and steadfast leadership have built the foundation on which we stand today”, Otunba Adetunji said.
In his keynote address, Prof. Fabian Ajogwu OFR, SAN who dwelt on the theme, “Leadership, legacy and the future of governance: Charting a new direction”, maintained that charting a new direction involved investing in the next generation, thus transferring intergenerational wisdom, which is to be maintained across all sectors of the economy.
Prof. Ajogwu also itemized the attributes of purposeful leadership as self discipline, purpose, accomplishment, responsibility, knowledge, leadership and example.
According to him “recommitment to values-based leadership – Leaders must show that character is
essential. Mentorship and deliberate preparation of young professionals with
the foundation of leadership, valuing honesty, discipline, empathy, and fairness
happen by accident”.
“Four anchors are especially important:
To chart a new direction in governance, intentionality is required; it will not be as highly as technical skill”.
“Strengthening Institutions –Strong leaders may come and go, but resilient
institutions last. Ethical standards of governance and professional conduct must
ensure leadership continuity in an increasingly complex world”, Prof Ajogwu stated.
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