The Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria (ICSAN) is engaging relevant stakeholders to achieve the speedy passage and gazetting of the Chartered Governance Institute of Nigeria (CGIN) bill.

ICSAN said once the bill is passed into law, it would not only reposition the institute but also redefine the professional identity of members, expanding its mandate beyond traditional secretarial practice to embrace the broader dimensions of governance practice.

President and Chairman of Governing Council, ICSAN, Uto Ukpanah, said this during a press briefing to mark her first 100 days in office as the institute’s president, where she highlighted her achievements during the period and her plans, with a pledge to continue to build an ICSAN that stands tall as a beacon of governance excellence, professional integrity, and national service.

Stating that the governing council was fully committed to seeing the process through, she said the development would open fresh vistas of recognition, relevance, and influence for its members across all sectors.

Looking ahead, Ukpanah reaffirmed the institute’s commitment to promoting good governance, building professional excellence, and serving as a credible voice in national policy discourse.

She promised to continue to pursue the strategic goals already set, including strengthening institutional structures, enhancing members’ welfare, deepening professional recognition, and expanding its advocacy footprint.

Noting that the road ahead would require sustained effort and collaboration, the ICSAN boss said that with the continued support of members, partners, and stakeholders, she was confident that ICSAN would soar to even greater heights.

Further giving a brief on her achievements during the 100 days, Ukpanah said that the ongoing construction of its new N3.5 billion national secretariat building was the highlight, announcing that the pace of work has been both encouraging and consistent, especially as the decking of the first floor has been fully completed.

Ukpanah said the institute’s vision was to maintain the momentum and deliver the project in record time, ideally less than the 36-month project timeline.

According to her, “This building is not just a structure; it is a symbol of our collective aspiration, our permanence, and our institutional pride. Together, we can make this dream a reality and bequeath to posterity a befitting edifice that will serve as a lasting legacy of our profession.”

Among other achievements, Ukpanah said, is the successful execution of the institute’s programmes and events, expansion of academic linkages and collaborations with tertiary institutions across Nigeria, strategic engagements and stakeholder visitations, as well as strengthening the ICSAN secretariat and preparations for ICSAN’s 60th anniversary coming up next year.

She stressed that each of the events further strengthened its institutional engagement, visibility, and professional development mandate, and also served as platforms for knowledge exchange, networking, and policy advocacy, all of which, she said, are key pillars of the institute’s strategic objectives.