UK Charity, Malaria Consortium, Visits CAC for Registration Support
The Registrar-General/CEO of the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), Hussaini Ishaq Magaji, SAN, has reaffirmed the Commission’s commitment to facilitating a smooth registration process for foreign organizations looking to establish operations in Nigeria.
Magaji made this pledge during a meeting in Abuja with Professor Wilfred Mbacham, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Malaria Consortium (MC), who paid a courtesy visit to his office. He emphasized the CAC’s critical role as the gateway for business operations in Nigeria and assured the visiting delegation of the Commission’s full support in ensuring compliance with the Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA) 2020.
Speaking at the meeting, Professor Mbacham expressed the organization’s intent to establish a Nigerian counterpart and sought the CAC’s assistance in securing the necessary approvals. He highlighted the importance of the organization’s presence in Nigeria to further its mission of improving health outcomes in the country.
Dr. Kolawole Maxwell, Director of Programs Africa for Malaria Consortium, provided insights into the organization’s work, describing it as a UK-based non-governmental organization dedicated to saving lives and enhancing health in Africa and Asia. Their efforts focus on evidence-based programs aimed at combating diseases and promoting universal health coverage.
Since launching operations in Nigeria in 2008, Malaria Consortium has recruited over 5,000 staff and currently operates in 17 states across the country. According to Maxwell, the organization has significantly supported healthcare initiatives in states such as Kano, Bauchi, Katsina, and Osun.
He further requested the Commission’s assistance in registering “Malaria and Public Health Nigeria” as a Limited by Guarantee (LTD/GTE) entity, which would serve as the Nigerian arm of the Malaria Consortium.
The CAC reiterated its readiness to provide the necessary support and guidance to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, thereby enabling the charity to contribute effectively to Nigeria’s healthcare sector.