The Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria (ICSAN) has said the country requires innovation, diversity and inclusion to achieve sound governance.

The Institute argued that when sound governance is inclusive, it would take into cognisance gender, the youth, and persons with disabilities in conversations.

Vice President of ICSAN, Uto Ukpanah, said this at a press briefing, ahead of the institute’s 47th yearly conference, with the theme: ‘Sound Governance as a Cursor to a Thriving Economy: A Case for Inclusiveness.’

According to her, incorporating inclusiveness in sound governance enhances the performance and productivity of any nation.

She said: “On the International Monetary Fund (IMF) projection forecast regarding Nigeria’s growth for the year at 3.2 per cent and with government’s policies to ensure the economy is revived, we believe that an inclusive environment would promote equality, respect for human rights and freedoms, as well as create a harmonious society. We see it as a subject we must focus on at this time.”

Highlighting details on the sub-themes, which she said focus on gender equity, would x-ray the immense potential of women and also harness the skills women bring to the workplace.

Scheduled to hold next week, she added that Asue Ighodalo, who is the Founding Partner, Banwo and Ighodalo, would chair the conference, among other notable speakers.