Risk Governance and Board Oversight
Tutor-Led Class @ NGN250,000.00 per Participant
Online @ NGN230,000.00 per Participant
On-Site available on formal request
Venue: Workproskills Training Centres
Dates: Lagos (Jun. 8 - 12, 2026), Abuja (Jun. 22 - 26, 2026), Port Harcourt (Jun. 15 - 19, 2026), Ota (Jul. 6 - 10, 2026)
Time: 0900Hr - 1600Hr Daily
Course Overview
This 5-day course is designed to strengthen the understanding and execution of risk governance at the board and executive levels. Participants will explore the structures, roles, and responsibilities that enable effective oversight of risk across financial institutions and corporate entities.
The course covers governance frameworks, board risk committees, risk appetite statements, reporting protocols, and regulatory expectations. Through interactive sessions and case studies, participants will learn how to embed risk awareness into strategic decision-making and ensure accountability across the organization.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the principles of risk governance and oversight
- Define board and executive roles in risk management
- Establish effective risk committees and reporting structures
- Develop and monitor risk appetite and tolerance levels
- Align risk governance with regulatory and stakeholder expectations
- Integrate risk oversight into strategy and performance management
- Evaluate governance effectiveness through metrics and reviews
Who Should Attend
- Board members and non-executive directors
- Chief Risk Officers and senior executives
- Governance and compliance professionals
- Internal auditors and strategy officers
- Regulators and supervisory authorities
Course Outline
Day 1 – Foundations of Risk Governance
- Governance principles and frameworks
- Three lines of defense model
- Regulatory expectations and global trends
Day 2 – Board Roles and Responsibilities
- Board oversight of risk and compliance
- Risk committee structures and charters
- Executive accountability and escalation protocols
Day 3 – Risk Appetite and Reporting
- Developing risk appetite statements
- Risk dashboards and key risk indicators (KRIs)
- Reporting formats and frequency
Day 4 – Strategic Integration and Culture
- Embedding risk into strategy and planning
- Risk culture and tone from the top
- Stakeholder engagement and transparency
Day 5 – Evaluation and Case Studies
- Governance effectiveness reviews
- Case studies: governance failures and reforms
- Group exercise: building a board risk oversight framework
Course Details
Duration: 5 days
Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM daily
Venue: Workmanskills Training Centres (Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, Ota) + Virtual option
Fees & Inclusions
NGN250,000 per participant. Includes training materials, refreshments, certificate, and access to post-course resources.
Certification
Certificate of Completion in Risk Governance and Board Oversight issued by Workmanskills Consult.