The Executive Chairman of the Fiscal Responsibility Commission (FRC), Victor Muruako, Esq., has joined an elite assembly of global legal minds and governance experts at the 2025 International Bar Association (IBA) Annual Conference taking place at the Toronto Convention Centre, Canada.
The prestigious event, which officially opened this week, convenes thousands of lawyers, judges, policymakers, and academics from across continents to deliberate on evolving issues in law, governance, and justice administration that continue to shape societies and economies worldwide.
Nigeria’s delegation to the global legal forum also includes the President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN, and Senator Dino Melaye, both of whom are representing the country’s legal and political community with distinction.
Speaking on the significance of the gathering, observers noted that the IBA conference serves as one of the most influential platforms for sharing knowledge and building international partnerships that advance the rule of law, justice reform, and corporate accountability. It equally provides opportunities for high-level engagement on global governance challenges, fiscal integrity, and sustainable development.
Mr. Muruako’s participation, according to FRC sources, aligns with his long-standing commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s fiscal responsibility framework through global learning and collaboration. His attendance at the conference underscores the Commission’s dedication to promoting transparency, accountability, and ethical governance—principles that remain at the heart of the country’s fiscal reform agenda.
Throughout the conference, the FRC Chairman is expected to take part in strategic sessions focusing on public sector ethics, fiscal responsibility, and the role of legal institutions in advancing sustainable national development. These sessions will explore how the legal profession can support responsible public finance management, enhance compliance culture, and build institutional trust in governance.
Mr. Muruako’s engagement at the IBA Conference also highlights Nigeria’s growing visibility within the global legal and governance community, reaffirming the Fiscal Responsibility Commission’s position as a key driver of public finance discipline and transparency reforms across Africa.
As the conference continues, delegates are expected to deliberate on critical global issues such as artificial intelligence and the law, cross-border regulation, human rights, and the integrity of fiscal institutions in emerging economies — themes that resonate strongly with the FRC’s mandate.
The Toronto conference marks yet another milestone in Mr. Muruako’s consistent advocacy for fiscal prudence, rule of law, and accountability as foundations for good governance and sustainable national growth.
