The Chartered Institute of Treasury Management (CITM) has urged professional organisations in Nigeria to embrace cooperation as a tool for economic progress rather than engaging in statements that create division.
Adedoyin Olumide, Registrar and Chief Executive of CITM, made this known in a statement issued on Tuesday in Abuja.
His remarks were in reaction to comments attributed to the President of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) concerning the rise of new professional bodies.
He described the remarks as divisive and undermining the authority of the Nigerian Parliament.
Olumide while acknowledging ICAN’s 60th anniversary and its contributions to the accounting profession, rejected any narrative that portrays other professional bodies as inferior.
He noted that the CITM was established by the Chartered Institute of Treasury Management Act, 2021.
This according to him is to strengthen Nigeria’s financial architecture through specialised focus on treasury management, including liquidity management, financial risk management and corporate finance.
“The issue of ‘proliferation’ undermines the sovereignty of the law. Our specialisation enhances expertise and drives economic efficiency, aligning with global trends,” Olumide said.
He stressed that the mandates of ICAN and CITM were distinct but complementary, noting that developed economies thrive on synergy between professional bodies, which Nigeria must emulate.
He urged ICAN’s leadership to adopt a spirit of inclusivity, recognising the value of all professional organisations in improving Nigeria’s financial sector.
“Instead of divisive rhetoric, we should explore partnership avenues. CITM remains open to synergistic relationships that serve Nigeria’s greater good,” Olumide said.
He reaffirmed the institute’s commitment to raising treasury management standards and supporting economic growth.