Professor Enase Okonedo, FCA, is the Vice-Chancellor of Pan-Atlantic University and former Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Dean of Lagos Business School (LBS). She joined LBS in 1995 after a career in banking and taught Finance and Decision-Making while holding several leadership roles. As Dean, she led LBS to global recognition, securing international accreditation and top rankings by the Financial Times, with the Executive MBA featured in The Economist’s 2020 ranking. A strong advocate for women in leadership, she serves on boards such as GBSN, UNPRME, and Oxford’s Blavatnik School of Government. She holds a DBA from ISM Paris, an MBA from IESE, and a B.Sc. in Accounting.
Corporate Governance and Board Leadership
Strong governance is the backbone of lasting success. This programme helps board leaders and executives strengthen oversight, refine strategy, and build organisations that thrive with integrity, accountability, and sustainable growth.
The Corporate Governance and Board Leadership Programme is designed for board members, executive management teams, and advisory board members seeking to strengthen their strategic and governance impact. It is ideal for leaders who want to ensure robust decision-making, effective risk management, and sustainable organisational growth in a complex and unpredictable business environment. Participants typically aim to enhance board effectiveness and align corporate governance with strategic performance.
Hybrid Programme
Programme Date
Nov 11, 2026 (3 days)
Programme Fee
₦1,500,000 (Excluding VAT)
Hybrid Programme
Programme Date
Nov 11, 2026 (3 days)
Programme Overview
In today’s turbulent business environment, organisations face rising costs, policy unpredictability, liquidity challenges, and the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Senior management and boards play a critical role in navigating these challenges while ensuring sustainable profitability, growth, and organisational performance. Awareness alone is not enough; leaders must understand the complex interconnections between business risks, strategy, and corporate governance.
This programme provides participants with practical insights and frameworks to enhance board leadership, enterprise-wide risk management, and strategy execution. Through interactive discussions and real-world examples, participants will explore emerging governance practices, board performance evaluation, executive compensation, succession planning, and stakeholder engagement. By the end, participants will be equipped to lead with clarity, strengthen governance structures, and drive lasting organisational value.
Key Learning Outcomes
Gain a detailed understanding of economic trends, business risks, and the synergy between strategy and risk.
Deepen comprehension of corporate governance principles and the board/senior management’s strategic role in a turbulent business environment.
Enhance capability in risk management, board evaluation, succession planning, and effective stakeholder engagement for sustainable performance.
Hybrid Programme
Programme Date
Nov 11, 2026 (3 days)
Programme Fee
₦1,500,000 (Excluding VAT)
Business Environment & Corporate Governance Foundations
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The socio-economic environment of business: market insights, key business risks and the need for corporate governance
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The concept of corporate governance: meaning, developments and a value-creating board
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Corporate governance in Nigeria: issues, challenges and prospects
Strategy, Leadership & Board Role in Turbulent Environments
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Strategy in a turbulent environment: the role of the board and senior management
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From planning to action: strategy, leadership, and effective governance; a trilogy for sustainable growth and performance
Board Composition, Selection & Diversity
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Director selection, onboarding and disqualification process
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Board composition, diversity and tasks
Board Performance, Appraisal & Committees
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Board performance, appraisal, and evaluation
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Board effectiveness: Do committees really matter?
Financial Oversight & Executive Compensation
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Board financial issues and financial oversight
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Executive compensation and director development
Risk Management & Business Continuity
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The risky business of being a director
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Enterprise-wide risk management and business continuity
Board-Management Relationships & Stakeholder Engagement
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Strategies for effective board–management relationships
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Stakeholder engagement and board performance
Executive Succession & Sustainability
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Executive succession planning and sustainability
Franklin N. Ngwu is the Director of the Lagos Business School Sustainability Centre and an Associate Professor of Strategy, Corporate Governance, and Risk Management. He holds a PhD in Law and Economics of Banking Regulation, an MSc in Economics, and a Post-graduate Diploma in Development Economics from the University of Manchester. With experience at Barclays Bank UK and extensive consulting work, he has supported numerous organisations locally and internationally. In Nigeria, he has delivered training or consulting services to institutions such as the CBN, AfDB, Stanbic IBTC, FBN, NSE, ARM, Nigerian Breweries, AXA Mansard, Airtel, RCCG, FrieslandCampina, and others.
The Admission Process
Begin your path to professional and personal growth with our straightforward enrollment process.
1. Click on the Apply Now button.
2. Select the number of participants to enroll on the programme and then fill in your detials.
3. Request for an invoice or make an instant payment via our secured payment gateway.
4. Upon confirmation of payment, a programme manager will get in touch with you at least three days before the programme commences.