The 2024 GRC & FinCrime Prevention Awards, held on November 8th at Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, celebrated trailblazers in governance, risk management, and the fight against financial crime. The event honored organizations and individuals across various sectors—including finance, media, and technology—dedicated to fostering transparency, accountability, and ethical practices.

MoniePoint was named GRCEmployer of the Year, while Opay took home the AML/FinCrime Prevention Employer of the Year award. ARISE TV earned the GRC& Anti-FinCrime Reporter/Station of the Year title. The prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award was bestowed upon Dr. Oby Ezekwesili and Ibukun Awosika, founder of The Chair Centre, for their outstanding contributions to leadership and governance. YOUVERIFY was recognized as the Best GRC & Financial Crime Prevention Solution Provider of the Year.

Earlier in the day, the event featured a summit themed “Digital Frontiers in Governance, Risk & Compliance: Addressing Financial Crime and Economic Challenges Across Global Sectors in 2025 and Beyond.” The summit was a key platform for thought leadership, with dynamic panel discussions and workshops focused on emerging compliance challenges and financial crime risks.

Dr. Foluso Amusa, PhD, Founder and Convener of the Annual GRC & Financial Crime Prevention Summit and Awards, expressed pride in the event’s success. “This year’s awards have set a new benchmark in advancing global governance, risk management, and compliance practices,” he said. “We’ve expanded the award categories to include sectors like Energy, Healthcare, and Utilities, as well as ESG Initiatives, reflecting our commitment to inclusivity and innovation. Celebrating women leaders through the Women in GRC& Financial Crime Prevention Awards further emphasizes our dedication to gender equity in leadership.”

The 2024 event also embraced a hybrid format, with global participation, facilitating knowledge sharing among industry leaders. Looking ahead to 2025, Dr. Amusa reaffirmed the commitment to fostering innovation and promoting ethical practices in combating financial crime. “Together, we are shaping a resilient and ethical future for governance and compliance,” he added.

The 2024 GRC & FinCrime Awards proved to be a transformative event, highlighting excellence and setting new standards for the global fight against financial crime.