Eighty students from eight departments at the University of Lagos have become pioneer members of the newly inaugurated SCGN Corporate Governance Club, the first student chapter established by the Society for Corporate Governance Nigeria to promote ethical leadership and responsible decision making among future professionals.
The inauguration, held at the University of Lagos, marks a significant step in SCGN's broader initiative to introduce corporate governance principles into Nigerian universities and develop a new generation of leaders committed to integrity and accountability.
The Managing Director of SCGN, Chioma Mordi, delivered the keynote address, urging students to view leadership as a responsibility rather than a privilege. She emphasized that the future will belong to leaders who combine technical competence with ethical judgment, stressing the importance of integrity, accountability and responsible decision making in both corporate and public life.
The ceremony featured the official swearing in of the club's pioneer executives and heads of offices, conducted by the Chief Operating Officer of SCGN, Dr. Tola Bamigbaiye Elatuyi.
Distinguished members of the University of Lagos Faculty of Law attended the event, including Prof. Ige Bolodeoku, former dean; Prof. Abiola Sanni, dean, Faculty of Law; Dr. Idris Odekunle, lecturer; Dr. Issa Adedokun, lecturer; and Dr. Ifeoma Oluwasemiloore, lecturer.
According to SCGN, the club aims to deepen students' understanding of corporate governance beyond the classroom through dialogue, exposure to real world governance practices and engagement with industry leaders. The initiative is designed to educate University students about the critical role of governance in fostering sustainable and responsible business practices while equipping them with leadership skills and professional networks.
The clubs will be student led but supported by SCGN through mentorship, learning resources and professional engagement opportunities. Membership is open to students from all academic disciplines who are interested in governance, ethics and leadership.
Planned activities include workshops, seminars, lectures and panel discussions led by governance experts, as well as debates and competitions to strengthen students' understanding of governance frameworks. An annual "Corporate Governance Week" is also planned to feature keynote addresses, networking sessions and other learning opportunities.
The University of Lagos chapter represents the pilot phase of the initiative. SCGN intends to expand the programme to other Universities, including Lagos State University and Pan Atlantic University, before eventually extending it across Nigeria and other African countries.
With 80 pioneer members already on board and plans for expansion underway, the SCGN Corporate Governance Club at UNILAG is positioning itself as a critical platform for shaping the next generation of Nigerian leaders who will prioritize ethics, transparency and accountability in their professional careers.
