When the Institute is celebrating corporate governance, it is something everyone should be involved in. It is their opportunity to shine. We know that Financial Institutions mainly banks, and insurance companies are one of the most highly regulated entities. If they are regulated entities, when it comes to any award that is awarding compliance, these institutions should be at the fore front. There is a Financial Institutions Act which provides minimum benchmarks for anyone to run a bank. It also provides for the appointment of the board, and how it should run the business. The Central Bank vets board members…
ICGU Corporate Governance Awards 2018
The Institute of Corporate Governance of Uganda (ICGU) has organised the first Corporate Governance awards that will take place on 17th May 2018 at Kampala Serena Hotel. This is one of the key milestones happening in the country. We will be celebrating the best corporate governance practitioners. As the secretary of ICGU, corporate governance is key to a company’s success. Any organisation in Uganda must participate because it is an opportunity to put your corporate governance practices to the test. There are so many organizations that have put boards in place but are doing things which do not necessarily add…
The board’s role in corporate governance
The board is the top most decision-making body. It is accountable to the shareholders or the owners of the business. Its primary roles are two-fold; provide effective oversight and going concern. The oversight role entails effective enterprise-wide risk management and compliance. The board must ensure the organization is sustainable for the long term. Any anticipated events or risks which could take place and stand in the way of the organisation growth must be proactively identified and taken care of. Take the case of MTN Nigeria scandal. In 2010, Nigeria Federal Government through their communications commission required all Mobile Network Operators…