The Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria (ICSAN) has announced the appointment of Babatunde Okuneye, as its registrar/chief executive.
This is contained in a statement signed by Nkechi Onyenso, chairman of Publicity and Advocacy Committee, ICSAN, on Thursday in Lagos.
Okuneye served as the private secretary to the deputy governor of Lagos, Olufemi Pedro, from 2003 to 2007.
According to Onyenso, Okuneye brings a wealth of experience and accomplishments to his new role.
She said he obtained his Higher National Diploma (HND) in Business Administration from Lagos State Polytechnic, along with a Postgraduate Diploma and MBA in Marketing from Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi.
Onyenso added that his professional journey includes significant roles at Equity Indemnity Insurance Company Ltd., First Chartered Insurance Company Ltd., First Atlantic Bank Plc and Virgin Nigeria Airways, among others.
“Okuneye served as deputy registrar, Operation at ICSAN, from 2017 to 2018 before his current appointment.
“He holds affiliations with prestigious professional bodies, including being an Associate of the Chartered Institute of Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria, an Associate of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria.
“He is also a Certified Recruitment Analyst by Carlton Advanced Management Institute/Middle Earth HR, and a Certified Compensation and Benefits Manager by Carlton Advanced Management Institute/Middle Earth HR.
“Additionally, he is a member of the Nigerian Institute of Training and Development and the Nigerian Institute of Management.
“His commitment to continuous learning is evident through his participation in various training programmes, covering topics such as Repositioning Directors for Values-Based Leadership, Contemporary HRM Practice: Issues and Challenges, and ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System Auditor’s training,” she said.
ICSAN is a leading professional body dedicated to enhancing the status and practice of corporate governance and public administration in Nigeria.
It is the sole authorised body in Nigeria to conduct examinations leading to the qualification of chartered secretaries and administrators.
