In a significant development for Nigeria's global standing in financial governance, Oladele Oladejo, Head of the Strategic Projects Department at the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (FRC), has secured a prestigious international appointment.
Prestigious UNCTAD Appointment
Oladele Oladejo has been appointed to the Advisory Committee of the African Regional Partnership on Sustainability and SDG Reporting under the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). This appointment places him within the Intergovernmental Working Group of Experts on International Standards of Accounting and Reporting (ISAR), marking a notable achievement for Nigerian professionals in the global arena.
The appointment, announced on 25 November 2025, represents substantial recognition of Nigeria's expanding leadership role in worldwide regulatory reforms and sustainable development initiatives. It underscores both Oladejo's individual professional excellence and the strategic importance of Nigeria's contributions to advancing governance, accountability, and corporate transparency throughout Africa.
Leadership Recognition and Global Impact
Oladejo expressed profound gratitude to the Executive Secretary/Chief Executive Officer of the Council, Rabiu Olowo, acknowledging that this achievement reflects Dr. Olowo's exemplary, visionary, and inclusive leadership style. He emphasized that under Olowo's guidance as Chair of the 41st Session of ISAR and Immediate Past Chair of ISAR, the FRC has achieved unprecedented global visibility and credibility.
Through this strategic leadership, Nigeria has now been positioned as a pacesetter in corporate and financial reporting reforms across Africa and globally. The country's regulatory leadership and innovative initiatives are increasingly serving as models for other nations to emulate in their own governance frameworks.
Collaborative Success and Future Implications
Oladejo highlighted that his appointment was largely inspired by the remarkable success achieved through the productive collaboration between the FRC and UNCTAD. A key milestone in this partnership was the successful completion of the Accounting Development Tool (ADT) national assessment in Nigeria, which demonstrated the country's commitment to advancing accounting standards and sustainable development goals.
This appointment not only elevates Nigeria's profile in international financial and sustainability circles but also strengthens the country's capacity to influence global standards in corporate reporting and sustainable development practices.
