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Frequently Asked Questions

WHAT IS IoD ?

It is a prime organisation in Nigeria and worldwide that represents, Directors and business leaders as individuals. Since it was founded in 1982, in Nigeria, it has been acknowledged as a unique organisation that update the conceptual and professional skills of Directors.

The rapidly increasing number of branches worldwide underlines just how much its reputation and authority are recognized wherever important decisions have to be made.

Its influence is growing daily. It is very much an organisation which must be listened to when the protection of free enterprises and corporate Governance coupled with serious ethics are discussed.
WHAT ARE IT'S AIMS ?

The IoD is dedicated to preserving free enterprise through capitalism as the bedrock of individual freedom and the system of parliamentary democracy upon which it depends.

The best way for us to uphold free enterprises is to raise professional standards in company boardrooms and to minimize government interference in the business world.

For these reasons we define our two primary objectives as:
• Providing an effective voice for members both inside and outside Government
• Providing the help and encouragement our members need to improve their own competence as business leaders.
WHY IS THE IoD LISTENED TO ?

It has earned respect. Every time the IoD speaks, it talks with the authority of a membership made up entirely of people who holds responsibility.

Because the IoD consults its members, it is seen to represent them effectively, thus further enhancing its authority. Allied to this respect is a commitment by the IoD to continual research, which is carried out to increase this authority even further. So it always presents the facts knowledgeable. It also takes pains to talk to the right people.

Finally, its enviable reputation for accuracy helps to ensure that is opinions and views are reported with ever increasing frequency in the press, on television and on the radio.
HOW POLITICAL IS IoD ?

The IOD is not a party political body but it is an active and positive force. Consequently, it cannot remain outside politics. It has policies and principles and it fights for them.

It supports any party which believes in the fundamental right which it defends tenaciously, particularly free enterprise and the wealth-creating environment in which it flourishes. And it stands firm whenever these rights are threatened.
HOW CAN MEMBERS RAISE THEIR STANDARD ?

Providing the means for members to improve their own personal efficiency is one of the prime intentions of the IoD. To this end, it has a complete programme covering every aspect of directing a company.

Backing up this is its continuing advice on, and analysis of, all major corporate problem areas, such as taxation, good governance and industrial relations.
AM I ELIGIBLE ?

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Upcoming Events
January Members' Evening on 2007 Budget and Investment
Date: Wed. January 31, 2007

Breakfast with Canadian High Commission
Date: Thur. February 22, 2007

2007 Oil and Gas Conference
Date: Tue. March 20, 2007

March Members' Evening on Banking
Date: Wed. March 28, 2007

Presidential Aspirant's Summit
Date: Thur. March 29, 2007

April Members' Evening on Health
Date: Wed. April 18, 2007

IoD UK Worldwide Convention
Date: Wed. April 25, 2007

Corporate Governance & Ethics Workshop in UK
Date: Thur. April 26, 2007

Role of Company Chairman Workshop
Date: Tue. May 15, 2007

May Members' Evening on Education
Date: Wed. May 30, 2007

Annual General Meeting
Date: Tue. June 5, 2007

1st Edition of 2007 Direction Course
Date: Wed. June 20, 2007
Thur. June 21, 2007

June Members' Evening on New Members
1st Ed. IoD Induction Course for New Members
Date: Wed. June 27, 2007

July Members' Evening on Housing & Insurance
Date: Wed. July 25, 2007

2007 Directors' Conference
Date: Thur. July 31, 2007

Annual Fellows' Evening
Date: Fri. August 10, 2007

August Members' Evening on IT & Telecoms
Date: Wed. August 29, 2007

Breakfast Seminar with South African High Commissioner
Date: Thur. September 6, 2007

Conference of Women Directors
Date: Tue. September 18, 2007

Sept. Members' Evening on Public Sector
Date: Wed. September 26, 2007

Roles of Company Secretary Workshop
Date: Thur. October 18, 2007

October Members' Evening on Law Reforms
Date: Wed. October 31, 2007

2nd Edition of 2007 Company Direction Course
Date: Wed. November 21, 2007
Thur. November 22, 2007

Nov. Members' Evening - New Members
2nd Ed. IoD Induction Course for New Members
Date: Wed. November 28, 2007

2007 Annual Dinner
Date: Fri. November 30, 2007

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