In a landmark achievement for Nigeria’s financial sector, 235 seasoned accounting and finance professionals have earned the highly prestigious Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) designation, awarded by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) during its 2025 convocation ceremony held in Lagos.
The globally respected certification, recognised in more than 170 countries, equips professionals with a rare blend of strategic, financial, and leadership competencies—skills that are indispensable for thriving in today’s fast-evolving and complex business ecosystem.
Delivering a keynote at the event, CIMA’s Vice President for Africa, Tariro Mutizwa, applauded the new charter holders for their resilience and commitment to professional excellence. He stressed that the CGMA designation empowers them to address both current and future business challenges, positioning them to deliver immense value to organisations and economies across Africa.
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Echoing this sentiment, CIMA Nigeria’s Country Director, Ijeoma Anadozie, congratulated the graduates and emphasised that the globally benchmarked certification sets them apart as commercially savvy and purpose-driven leaders capable of driving sustainable business growth and long-term value creation.
Anadozie highlighted that CGMA professionals are exceptionally equipped to take on mission-critical roles such as risk management, financial analysis, corporate strategy, consulting, and management accounting. Their expertise, he noted, is particularly vital for enterprises intent on scaling, enhancing governance, and staying competitive in highly dynamic markets.
The convocation underscored the rising significance of internationally recognised financial expertise in transforming Africa’s private sector and bolstering the growth of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). With more Nigerian professionals securing the globally respected CGMA credential, organisations—from ambitious startups to multinational corporations—stand to benefit through sharper strategic decision-making, stronger financial stewardship, and the creation of enduring business value.
