Sanwo-Olu ACS induction sees Lagos governor join Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers after completing rigorous certification in Nigeria’s capital market

Lagos State Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu on Wednesday was formally inducted as an Associate of the Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers (CIS) in Lagos, earning the “ACS” designation after successfully completing the institute’s professional certification programme.

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Sanwo-Olu Earns ACS Professional Designation, which took place under the supervision of CIS President and Chairman of Council, Oluropo Dada, who described the certification process as one of the most rigorous in Nigeria’s financial services sector, requiring both technical proficiency and strong ethical grounding.

Dada noted that securities trading remains a highly specialised profession, stressing that practitioners must uphold strict standards of integrity and competence.

He also highlighted that the institute has produced more than 4,000 professionals operating across global financial markets.

He confirmed that the governor met all academic and professional requirements, adding that the ACS designation represents credibility, discipline and adherence to global best practice in financial services.

“By this induction, you are now entitled to the designation ‘ACS,’ a mark of credibility, expertise and adherence to the highest professional standards,” Dada said.

In his response, Governor Sanwo-Olu expressed appreciation to the institute’s leadership and facilitators, describing the programme as an opportunity to refresh his knowledge of a rapidly evolving capital market.

He commended the CIS for maintaining high ethical standards and reaffirmed his commitment to upholding the values of the profession, noting that the institute’s motto, “My Word is My Bond,” reflects principles he has long embraced from his background in banking.

Sanwo-Olu also highlighted Lagos State’s growing influence in capital market development, pointing to the state’s pioneering role in green bond issuance and plans to explore blue bonds as part of broader sustainable financing initiatives.

The ceremony was attended by senior officials of the institute, including vice presidents, council members and past presidents, alongside other stakeholders in Nigeria’s financial sector.

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The induction underscores the increasing link between public leadership and professional certification in Nigeria’s evolving economic landscape.