ROUND TABLE ON CORPORATE GOVERNANCE & RISK MANAGEMENT COURSE – Location: Abuja – 4 Days Training

Description

ROUND TABLE ON CORPORATE GOVERNANCE & RISK MANAGEMENT COURSE

Programme Overview

This intensive course is designed for senior management, board level directors and other senior managers.It focuses on strategic and practical management and business issues related to Corporate Governance and risk implementation management issues within your organization. It considers issues bordering of Management and Board Discipline and proffers solutions on what the Board Should do to be on top of critical challenges dragging down the corporate structure.

This programme provides a structured forum for senior leaders to examine how corporate governance frameworks and risk management practices align with the organization’s overall strategy and performance goals. It emphasizes translating governance principles into clear policies, oversight structures, and accountability mechanisms that support sustainable growth and protect stakeholder interests.​

Practical implementation

Participants explore practical tools for implementing risk management frameworks, from defining risk appetite to embedding controls into day‑to‑day decision‑making and reporting. The course focuses on real-life scenarios, case studies, and peer discussion to help leaders address gaps between “governance on paper” and actual practice within their organizations.​

Board and management discipline

A key component of the course is the examination of Management and Board Discipline, including how tone at the top, ethics, and compliance culture influence risk outcomes. It outlines concrete steps boards should take to anticipate and respond to critical challenges such as weak oversight, siloed decision‑making, and failures in internal control that can undermine the corporate structure.​

Addressing critical challenges

The programme helps participants diagnose governance and risk weaknesses that may be dragging down performance, reputation, or regulatory compliance. It then offers practical solutions—such as clearer board charters, stronger committee structures, better risk reporting, and more robust escalation processes—to ensure the board remains firmly on top of emerging and existing risks.​

Who should attend?
This round table is designed for decision-makers and professionals responsible for setting, overseeing, or implementing governance and risk frameworks within their organizations.​

Target participants

• Senior management who are accountable for strategic decisions, overall performance, and ensuring that governance and risk practices support business objectives.​

• Members of the board who provide oversight, set risk appetite, approve policies, and must understand how governance and risk issues impact long‑term sustainability and stakeholder trust.​

• Heads of Risk who design and implement enterprise and operational risk frameworks, monitor exposures, and advise leadership on emerging risk trends.​

Operational and support leaders

• Heads of Operations who manage day‑to‑day processes, controls, and service delivery, and need to embed effective risk controls into business operations.​

• Heads of IT responsible for technology governance, cybersecurity, data protection, and IT‑related operational risks that can disrupt critical services.​

• Head of Internal Audit who provides independent assurance on the effectiveness of governance, risk management, and internal controls across the organization.​

Other professionals

• Risk management professionals involved in risk identification, assessment, reporting, and mitigation across various functions or business units.​

• Any professional who needs to understand how operational risks affect their organization, including managers in finance, compliance, legal, HR, or project roles seeking to strengthen their practical risk and governance skills.