Dear Esteemed Guests, Partners, and NICA Members,
It is with immense pleasure that I write to express our heartfelt gratitude to each of you for making the just concluded National Credit Managers Conference a grand success! Held on November 26, 2025, in Lagos, Nigeria, the event was a testament to the power of collaboration and excellence in the credit industry.
The conference was a vibrant platform for knowledge sharing, networking, and recognition of outstanding contributions to the industry. We were honoured to have top-notch personalities, including Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Governor of Lagos State, Dr. Doris Nkiruka Anite, Minister of State for Finance, Dr. Adaora Umeoji, FICA, GMD/CEO, Zenith Bank Plc, grace the occasion.
The Nigeria Credit Industry Awards celebrated the achievements of credit professionals and organizations, while the Induction of new members and graduation of members who completed the NICA’S Mandatory Credit
Management Academic Improvement Programme (MCMAIP) marked significant milestones.
We are especially delighted to share the commendations received from participants, who described the event as exceptionally well-organized. Many praised the lovely venue, the abundance of quality food, the remarkable timeliness of the programme, the calibre of dignitaries in attendance, the excellent comperes, and the impressive press coverage. These encouraging words reaffirm the value of your support and motivate us to continue striving for excellence.
We appreciate your participation, support, and enthusiasm, which made the event truly unforgettable. Your presence contributed to the rich discussions, insightful sessions, and warm camaraderie that defined the conference.
As we reflect on the successes of the conference, we look forward to continued collaboration and growth within the credit industry. Thank you once again for being part of this remarkable event.
Warm regards,
Professor Chris Onalo, FICA, ICCF, B.Sc., M.A, Ph.D (credit management)
Registrar/CEO,
Email: ceo@icanigeria.net, registrar@icanigeria.net Tel: +234-8034030160
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