The Society for Corporate Governance Nigeria (SCGN) has strengthened its drive to advance governance data and accountable management with the launch of two company governance publications at its 2026 Annual Corporate Governance Conference, the place discussions additionally highlighted the necessity for stronger African participation in the event and management of synthetic intelligence (AI).
The publications, Corporate Governance and Sustainability Reporting in Nigeria and the thirtieth version of the Journal of Corporate Governance, have been unveiled on the convention held on the Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, on October 8, 2026. The occasion, themed “Artificial Intelligence, Power and Accountability: The New Architecture of Corporate Governance,” introduced company governance issues surrounding rising applied sciences into focus.
The publications characterize an necessary contribution to the continued discourse on efficient board management, sustainability reporting, moral conduct and the evolving dangers confronting organisations. Their topic areas embody board oversight, cybersecurity, sustainability disclosures and rising technology governance, providing analysis and sensible views to help improved governance practices.
Delivering the keynote handle, Dr Evans Woherem, Founder and Chairman of Digital Africa Global Consult Ltd, drew consideration to Africa’s place in the quickly evolving AI panorama. He referred to as for higher African participation in growing and controlling AI infrastructure, warning that insufficient governance and restricted technological possession may deepen present vulnerabilities.
His remarks positioned the query of AI adoption inside a broader conversation about technological independence, institutional preparedness and the duty of African organisations to form the techniques more and more influencing enterprise and society. He additionally advocated multidisciplinary board-level oversight, accountable information administration and moral safeguards all through the AI lifecycle.
SCGN President and Board Chairman, Mr Muhammad Okay. Ahmad, OON, emphasised that organisations should retain clear traces of accountability as AI turns into extra concerned in decision-making. He famous that administrators don’t must turn out to be software program engineers however should perceive sufficient concerning the technology to problem administration, consider dangers and decide whether or not governance frameworks adequately handle its implications.
In her welcome handle, SCGN Chief Executive Officer, Mrs Chioma Mordi, mirrored on the significance of moral judgement, transparency and clearly assigned tasks in making certain that technological innovation strengthens institutional credibility and public belief.
The convention additionally examined the sensible calls for of integrating AI into organisational technique. A panel session that includes senior executives and AI governance specialists explored how boards may transfer past experimentation to realize measurable enterprise worth, with emphasis on accountable AI insurance policies, funding efficiency and the identification of executives accountable for enterprise outcomes.
A hearth chat titled “From Digital to Intelligence Enterprise: What AI Governance Really Demands of Boards” additional examined the management capabilities and oversight constructions organisations must handle the transition in direction of AI-enabled enterprises.
The discussions additionally featured contributions from Mrs Omolola Oloworaran, Director-General of the National Pension Commission, who strengthened the significance of accountability, transparency and human duty in governing AI-driven selections.
By combining the launch of governance-focused publications with discussions on AI, African technological participation and board effectiveness, SCGN highlighted the significance of equipping leaders with the data and institutional frameworks required to navigate a altering enterprise setting.
The Society reiterated its dedication to selling sound company governance practices throughout Nigeria’s private and non-private sectors, supporting moral management, sustainable progress and stronger establishments.
