Vice President Kashim Shettima is set to headline the 24th Annual International Conference of the Chartered Risk Management Institute of Nigeria (CRMI), scheduled to take place later this month in Lagos.
Themed “Global Risks, Local Solutions,” the two-day conference will serve as a platform for policymakers, regulators, business leaders, and risk management professionals to deliberate on pressing global issues that have significant local implications. Discussions will focus on challenges such as climate change, financial market volatility, technological disruptions driven by artificial intelligence, and public health threats that continue to reshape economies and societies.
The conference will also mark the first major outing of Mr. Kevin Ugwuoke since assuming office as President and Chairman of CRMI’s Governing Council. Describing the event as more than a routine gathering, Ugwuoke emphasised its role as a strategic meeting point for stakeholders across sectors. According to him, topics such as domestic risk mapping, climate and food security, AI-related disruptions, and investor protection will dominate the agenda. “Nigeria must strengthen its preparedness to navigate an increasingly uncertain and interconnected world,” he noted.
CRMI underscored the significance of this year’s edition for Nigeria and other African countries. The continent faces a unique set of pressures that amplify global risks ranging from fragile infrastructure and institutional weaknesses to widespread youth unemployment. Organisers highlighted that adapting global risk management frameworks to address Africa’s realities is more urgent than ever.
This year’s programme will feature high-level keynote sessions, expert-led panels, and interactive masterclasses tailored to diverse audiences, including governments, small and medium enterprises, and large corporations. Senior executives, board members, financial analysts, sustainability professionals, technology experts, and public sector leaders are expected to participate. Key discussions will revolve around enterprise risk management, environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards, cybersecurity, financial resilience, and national security.
Delegates will also gain access to new research tools designed to provide globally benchmarked but locally applicable risk management strategies. According to CRMI, these tools will equip stakeholders with the knowledge and frameworks required to build resilience against emerging disruptions.
Now in its 24th year, the CRMI International Conference has become one of Africa’s most respected gatherings on risk management. Beyond offering a forum for dialogue, organisers describe the conference as a call to action urging leaders across sectors to respond to uncertainty with foresight, agility, and innovation. The event aims to strengthen collaboration among governments, regulators, businesses, and civil society, while also setting the agenda for Africa’s broader resilience strategies in the years ahead.
By drawing on both international expertise and local perspectives, the conference seeks to ensure that Africa is not merely a recipient of global risk management frameworks but an active contributor to shaping solutions. With the participation of Vice President Shettima and a wide range of industry leaders, the CRMI conference is positioned to chart new pathways for safeguarding Nigeria and the continent against today’s fast-evolving risks.
