In a major development for professional education in Nigeria, a leading local institute has secured a high-profile international collaboration. The Institute of Negotiators, Community and Social Development Experts (INCOS-DE) has entered into a significant partnership with the prestigious Moller Institute of the University of Cambridge in the United Kingdom.
A Partnership Sealed with a Focus on Excellence
The landmark agreement was finalized on Monday, 13 January 2026, during an official engagement in the UK. The Nigerian delegation was led by the Executive Secretary and Director General of CSCHEI, Kunle Yusuff. According to reports, the INCOS-DE team successfully impressed Cambridge officials with the institute's core commitment to integrity, innovation, and sustainable development.
Yusuff, in a statement released on Tuesday, described the partnership as a powerful validation of the institute's values. “This is more than a partnership; it is a strong validation of the values we uphold and the excellence we embody as a professional community,” he stated. He emphasized that this move opens a new chapter for INCOS-DE, cementing its role as a premier platform for executive development in Nigeria and across the region.
What the Cambridge-Nigeria Collaboration Entails
The core of the agreement involves the creation of specialized executive training programs. The Moller Institute will design a customised online executive training programme exclusively for members of INCOS-DE. This curriculum will merge the world-class academic standards of Cambridge with practical, real-world applications in key areas:
- Corporate Sustainability and Governance
- Advanced Negotiation Techniques
- Leadership Development
Beyond online learning, the partnership includes plans for an executive leadership class to be hosted physically at Cambridge University. Experts from the Moller Institute will lead these sessions directly. Furthermore, the collaboration is set to have a tangible presence in Nigeria, with Cambridge faculty committing to participate in INCOS-DE's executive programs held within the country and other regions.
Boosting Nigerian Capacity on the Global Stage
This partnership is expected to have a profound impact on the landscape of executive education in Nigeria. INCOS-DE, a Nigeria-based professional body, focuses on advancing sustainable development and strengthening institutional leadership, guided by frameworks like the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The Moller Institute, based at Churchill College, University of Cambridge, is a globally respected centre for leadership development. Its involvement signifies a major step in raising the standard of executive leadership training available to Nigerian professionals.
The alliance is anticipated to:
- Deepen the exchange of knowledge and best practices.
- Strengthen global professional networks for Nigerian experts.
- Empower local professionals to better navigate complex development challenges and engage with international partners.
This strategic move firmly positions INCOS-DE and, by extension, Nigeria's professional community, on the global map for excellence in corporate governance and sustainable leadership development.
