The Chartered Financial Institute, in collaboration with the British Council in Nigeria, has begun the delivery of the CFA exams in Nigeria.

The exam, usually held outside the country, berthed in Nigeria recently at the Landmark Event Centre in Lagos, with over 800 candidates.

According to the President of the CFA Institute, Mr Paul Smith, the development is long overdue because of logistical reasons.

“It’s logistical, really. It was a question of trying to make sure we found a secure venue, the right venue and the right support from the British Council to organise things. It took a little bit of planning to make sure the exam materials were got securely through customs and it just took us a couple of years to organise and get it right,” he said.

The CFA Institute is one of the leading professional bodies for the global investment management industry and it awards the CFA credential, which is held by over 150,000 professionals around the world. In Nigeria, over 2,000 chartered financial analysts got their certifications from neighbouring countries.

The Country Director, British Council Nigeria, Lucy Pearson, said, “Through our exams business, we provide educational, professional and life-changing opportunities through globally recognised qualifications. These will enable people to work, study, build career prospects and promote personal development.