Sen. Ida salutes uncommon professionalism of CAC staff

Sen. Ida salutes uncommon professionalism of CAC staff

The Chairman of the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), Sen. Ibrahim Ida has lauded the dedication and professionalism of workers of the commission as the organisation strives to ensure transparency, accountability, and good corporate governance in Nigeria’s business environment.

Sen. Ida made the commendation when he received a delegation from Peoples Media Ltd, publishers of the Peoples Daily newspaper, led by the company’s chairman, Malam Bilya Bala.

The delegation which included the Peoples Daily Managing Director, Malam Maharazu Ahmed, and the Head of Administration, Malam Hassan Hammayaji, were at the CAC headquarters on Wednesday in Abuja to felicitate the Chairman over his appointment and prayed for his success.

Ida informed the delegation that he was impressed with the calibre of staff he found at the commission, saying about 90 per cent of them have shown uncommon commitment to their duties.

The chairman said that the CAC was principally set up to “alive” companies and businesses, urging Nigerians to follow due process to ensure seamless processing of their registration applications. He said there are clear criteria for applicants to comply with before getting the positive nod they desire from the commission.

The Chairman said under his watch, CAC would not cut corners and advised those coming for the CAC certification to ensure that they meet all administrative and procedural requirements to avoid unnecessary delay.

“For instance, anybody seeking to register a university or any educational institution must first get a certificate of ‘no objection’ from either the National Universities Commission or the Ministry of Education. The CAC will not look at you if you don’t have the no objection certification of the relevant government departments and agencies.”

Ida, a retired federal permanent secretary, said his desire is to guide the CAC to be among the best regulatory bodies with regards to the registration of companies and allied matters, adding that one of the key responsibilities of the CAC is “to alive companies and businesses”, ensure respect for the law, and protect the corporate image of the country.

He said adherence to laid down rules is very important, not just in the civil service but also in personal life. Citing example with himself, Sen Ida said since his retirement from the federal civil service 27 years ago, no one has ever invited him to question the way he handled his responsibilities as a civil servant.

The CAC chairman also spoke on the need for the younger generation of Nigerians to set life targets and strive to excell at all times.

He added that they should weave through life’s challenges with determination and hard work and to never give up.

He said it would be a big mistake for people to fold their arms doing nothing and expect manna from heaven.