Chartered Risk Management Institute of Nigeria
Conferment & Designation

Earn the Most Prestigious Risk Management Award.

CRMI confers the Fellow Chartered Risk Manager (FCRM) designation on members who are qualified CRMs and have a minimum of 5 years of risk management experience from various industries. This award is protected under Act No. 39 of 2022.

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CRM
Chartered Risk Manager
FCRM
Fellow Chartered Risk Manager
15
Pioneers
469
CRMs
104
FCRMs
Two designations, one standard

What CRM and FCRM stand for.

CRM
Foundational designation
Chartered Risk Manager

The chartered designation conferred by CRMI's Governing Council. It is earned by either of two routes — the CRM professional examinations, or qualifying academic and professional standing assessed by Council.

  • Examination route — passed Stage I, II and III of the CRM examination
  • Academic & professional route — a doctorate, professorship or comparable standing, rated against Council's criteria
  • Minimum 2 years of professional risk-management experience
  • Verified academic credentials and CV
  • Signed adherence to the Code of Conduct & Ethics
FCRM
Fellowship
Fellow Chartered Risk Manager

The highest designation conferred by CRMI. FCRMs are eligible to stand for elected positions on the Governing Council and to vote at General Meetings.

  • Holds the CRM designation in good standing
  • Demonstrated 10+ years of senior risk-management experience
  • Significant contribution to the profession
  • Sponsored nomination by two existing FCRMs
  • Council review and conferment by the Governing Council
The process

From application to designation in 5 steps.

Council confers awards quarterly. From notification of application to awards, expect about three to six weeks.

01
7 days

Notification

Notification to apply for FCRM conferment is sent to all members and existing CRMs to apply for the conferment.

02
7–14 days

Application & submission

Qualified members (CRM) apply and submit their applications via the member portal with the necessary supporting documents.

03
7–14 days

Review

An officer verifies your credentials, examination history, and supporting documents — you may be contacted for clarification. The Committee reviews every conferment dossier and forwards eligible candidates to the Governing Council for final approval.

04
2–5 days

Governing Council's approval

The Governing Council reviews the recommendations submitted by the Committee and approves for conferment.

05
2–3 days

Notification & conferment

Successful applicants are notified of their applications, and details of the conferment ceremony are shared with them.

What conferment delivers

More than a certificate.

Recognised designation

Use the CRM or FCRM letters after your name — protected under Act No. 39 of 2022.

Public register

A verifiable listing on CRMI's public register confirms your standing to employers and regulators.

Council voting rights

FCRMs are eligible to vote in General Meetings and stand for elected positions on the Governing Council.

Pioneer Class

The first 15 Chartered Risk Managers.

The foundation cohort — recognised by CRMI's Governing Council as the first conferred holders of the CRM designation. Their institutional affiliations span Nigeria's largest banks, regulators, and the CRMI secretariat.

GA
Grace Oluwafunke Abioye
SEC
KA
Kamoru Ajani Adeyemi
TAJ Bank
AA
Ayokunle Ayinde Ajoloko
NDIC
TA
Theodora Jennifer Akudinobi
Access Bank Plc
AA
Akeem Olalekan Amusa
Access Bank Plc
TA
Temitope John Ayibiowu
Zenith Bank Plc
AF
Ayodele Adebayo Famakinwa
CRMI
NI
Nosakhare Kingsley Idehen
Access Bank Plc
NN
Nnamdi Rochester Nwosu
FMDQ-OTC
OO
Olufemi Olugbenga Ojo-Omoniyi
CRMI
EO
Emeka Innocent Okocha
CBN
TO
Temitope Joseph Olanrewaju
Regency Alliance Insurance
LO
Lawson Abhulimen Omiunu
Stanbic IBTC Bank
OP
Olukumi Jacqueline Phido
Access Bank Plc
MU
Mba Onuoha Udonsi
Heritage Bank
Guidelines & forms

Download the application forms

Read the conferment guidelines, then download and complete the application form for your designation. Submit the completed form — with your supporting documents and the applicable fee — to the CRMI Secretariat, or apply online through your member portal below.

Requirements & guidelines Eligibility, fees and the application process Download PDF CRM application form Chartered Risk Manager (CRM) Download PDF FCRM application form Fellow Chartered Risk Manager (FCRM) Download PDF
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Ready to be conferred?

Sign in to your member portal to submit your conferment application. If you have any questions before applying, the secretariat's conferment advisor is available Monday to Friday.

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Documents you'll need
  • Detailed CV
  • Academic certificates and transcripts
  • Letter of recommendation from your current employer
  • Character & reputation declaration
  • Two FCRM sponsors (FCRM applications only)
  • Conferment fee