Conferment & Designation

Earn the highest professional designation in Nigerian risk management.

CRMI confers two chartered designations on Council-approved practitioners — the CRM and FCRM. Both are recognised across Nigeria's financial sector and protected under Act No. 39 of 2022.

Apply for conferment How the process works

CRM

Chartered Risk Manager

FCRM

Fellow Chartered Risk Manager

15+

Pioneers

540+

FCRMs

1,000+

CRMs

Two designations, one standard

What CRM and FCRM stand for.

CRM

Foundational designation

Chartered Risk Manager

The chartered designation conferred by CRMI's Governing Council to practitioners who have completed all three stages of the CRM examination and demonstrated the required professional experience.

Passed Stage I, II, and III of the CRM examination
Minimum 2 years of professional risk-management experience
Verified academic credentials and CV
Signed adherence to the Code of Conduct & Ethics

FCRM

Fellowship

Fellow Chartered Risk Manager

The highest designation conferred by CRMI. FCRMs are eligible to stand for elected positions on the Governing Council and to vote at General Meetings.

Holds the CRM designation in good standing
Demonstrated 10+ years of senior risk-management experience
Significant contribution to the profession
Sponsored nomination by two existing FCRMs
Council review and conferment by the Governing Council

The process

From application to designation in four steps.

Council confers designations quarterly. From submission to certificate, expect about four to six weeks under normal conditions.

5–10 days

Application

Submit your application via the member portal — documents, employer letter, and the conferment fee. An officer acknowledges within 5–10 business days.

~7 days

Officer review

A Membership Officer verifies your credentials, examination history, and supporting documents. You may be contacted for clarification.

~14 days

Committee review

The joint Education & Membership Committees review every conferment dossier and forward eligible candidates to the Governing Council.

Quarterly

Council conferment

The Governing Council formally confers designations four times a year. Successful candidates receive their certificate at the next conferment ceremony.

What conferment delivers

More than a certificate.

Recognised designation

Use the CRM or FCRM letters after your name — protected under Act No. 39 of 2022.

Public register

A verifiable listing on CRMI's public register confirms your standing to employers and regulators.

Council voting rights

FCRMs are eligible to vote in General Meetings and stand for elected positions on the Governing Council.

Pioneer Class

The first 15 Chartered Risk Managers.

The foundation cohort — recognised by CRMI's Governing Council as the first conferred holders of the CRM designation. Their institutional affiliations span Nigeria's largest banks, regulators, and the CRMI secretariat.

Grace Oluwafunke Abioye

SEC

Kamoru Ajani Adeyemi

TAJ Bank

Ayokunle Ayinde Ajoloko

NDIC

Theodora Jennifer Akudinobi

Access Bank Plc

Akeem Olalekan Amusa

Access Bank Plc

Temitope John Ayibiowu

Zenith Bank Plc

Ayodele Adebayo Famakinwa

CRMI

Nosakhare Kingsley Idehen

Access Bank Plc

Nnamdi Rochester Nwosu

FMDQ-OTC

Olufemi Olugbenga Ojo-Omoniyi

CRMI

Emeka Innocent Okocha

CBN

Temitope Joseph Olanrewaju

Regency Alliance Insurance

Lawson Abhulimen Omiunu

Stanbic IBTC Bank

Olukumi Jacqueline Phido

Access Bank Plc

Mba Onuoha Udonsi

Heritage Bank

Apply for conferment

Ready to be conferred?

Sign in to your member portal to submit your conferment application. If you have any questions before applying, the secretariat's conferment advisor is available Monday to Friday.

Documents you'll need

Detailed CV
Academic certificates and transcripts
Letter of recommendation from your current employer
Character & reputation declaration
Two FCRM sponsors (FCRM applications only)
Conferment fee