By Elizabeth Adegbesan

The Head of the Strategic Projects Department at the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (FRC), Mr. 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) – Intergovernmental Working Group of Experts on International Standards of Accounting and Reporting (ISAR).

The appointment represents a significant recognition of Nigeria’s growing leadership and influence in global regulatory reforms and sustainable development initiatives. It also highlights Mr. Oladejo’s professional excellence and the strategic value of Nigeria’s contributions to advancing governance, accountability, and corporate transparency across Africa.

In his remarks, Mr. Oladejo expressed sincere appreciation to the Executive Secretary/Chief Executive Officer of the Council, Dr. Rabiu Olowo, noting that the achievement is a testament to Dr. Olowo’s exemplary, visionary, and inclusive leadership.

He emphasized that under Dr. Olowo’s guidance as Chair of the 41st Session of ISAR and Immediate Past Chair of ISAR, the Council has attained unprecedented global visibility and credibility.

He further noted that Nigeria has now been positioned as a pacesetter in corporate and financial reporting reforms across Africa and globally, with its regulatory leadership and innovative initiatives serving as a model for other nations.

Mr. Oladejo also stated that the appointment was inspired by the remarkable success achieved through the collaboration between the FRC and UNCTAD, particularly the successful completion of the Accounting Development Tool (ADT) national assessment in Nigeria.

The Africa Regional Partnership serves as a high-level body responsible for guiding regional cooperation, promoting the harmonization of sustainability and SDG-aligned reporting practices, and supporting institutional capacity-building across the continent. In this role, Mr. Oladejo will contribute to shaping regional strategies, expanding strategic partnerships, and supporting the rollout of development initiatives that strengthen transparency, investment readiness, and sustainable enterprise growth across Africa.

The FRC expressed confidence that this appointment will further consolidate Nigeria’s leadership in the global movement toward high-quality financial and sustainability reporting, while reinforcing the country’s commitment to sustainable development and regional collaboration.