The Board of the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has been inaugurated with a charge for members to prioritize digital innovation, combat illicit financial flows, and simplify processes for masses in Nigeria.
The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole gave the charge on Wednesday while inaugurating the board.
The Minister asked the newly inaugurated cac board to
uphold integrity, collaborate with stakeholders and deliver measurable results within their tenure
Jumoke Oduwole further described their appointment as a pivotal moment in strengthening Nigeria’s business ecosystem under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
The minister, while congratulating the chair on his appointment, stressed that the president didn’t take it lightly in making the appointment in view of cac’s critical role and implications for Nigeria’s reputation globally.
While congratulating them on their appointments, she expressed optimism that their expertise will propel the cac to new heights.
Responding on behalf of the board members, the chair, senator Ibrahim M. Ida, CON, said they were eternally grateful to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the confidence reposed in them and therefore pledged to deliver on their mandate.
Ida, who assured Nigerians that the board will discharge its functions as prescribed by CAMA, said it will strive to make registration faster, cheaper and cleaner.
He maintained that their role would be strategic, not operational, and will not be involved in management, but set a direction for the commission to follow.
While appreciating the minister for maintaining oversight of the commission over the years, urged the minister to collaborate with the board to ensure speedy delivery of reforms.
