Chartered Risk Management Institute of Nigeria
Chartered Risk Management Institute of Nigeria

Building Nigeria's Future In Risk Management

Professional certifications, conferences, examinations and executive training programmes for modern risk professionals.

3,000+
Active Members
8,000+
Examinations Conducted
200+
Corporate Affiliations
25+
Years Since 2000
Who We Are

Setting the national standard for risk management practice.

The Chartered Risk Management Institute of Nigeria was founded in 2000 and incorporated by an Act of the National Assembly in 2022. Today, we are the recognised professional home for risk practitioners across banking, insurance, the public sector, and corporate Nigeria.

We collaborate with regulators, build capacity through certification, and continually advance the practice of risk management at every level — from individual professionals to enterprise-wide frameworks.

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Our Vision

The premier body for risk management excellence in Nigeria.

To be the premier body in developing and sustaining best practice and high competencies in the management of risks across the Nigerian economy.

Our Mission

Facilitate the creation and sustenance of credible risk-management practices through proactive advocacy, capacity building, knowledge sharing, and the promotion of high professional standards.

Mandate

Established by Act No. 39 of 2022, CRMI sets the national standard for the Chartered Risk Manager designation through certification, examinations, and continuing professional development.

Mr. Kevin Ugwuoke, FCRM — President & Chairman of Council, CRMI
President & Chairman
Mr. Kevin Ugwuoke, FCRM
Governing Council, CRMI
Welcome from the President

Mr. Kevin Ugwuoke, FCRM

President & Chairman of Council
Kevin Ugwuoke is a seasoned banking executive and risk management leader with over 35 years of experience across banking operations, corporate finance, and enterprise-wide risk governance. He currently serves as the Executive Director and Chief Risk Officer at Fidelity Bank Plc, where he leads a team of over 100 professionals across the divisions of the Risk Management Directorate, supporting the bank's growth while upholding strong governance standards enterprise-wide.
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What We Do

A complete pathway for the modern risk professional.

From your first certificate to fellowship — CRMI provides the credentialing, training, and community that defines the profession in Nigeria.

Core Activities

Three pillars of impact across the profession.

01

Consulting

A wide range of advisory services to financial and non-financial institutions, delivered by a pool of seasoned industry experts. We tackle hindrances and challenges to enhance performance and achieve set targets.

02

Advocacy

Campaigns and programmes that advance sound risk practices across professional conduct, sustainability banking, business continuity, credit information exchange, and more.

03

Research

A core function of the Institute — periodic surveys on topical local and global issues, building the evidence base that informs Nigerian risk practice and policy.

Ready to take your place among Nigeria's risk leaders?

Apply for membership in minutes. Submit credentials, pay your registration fee online, and start building your CRMI profile today.