Coronavirus: CIS postpones March examination

The last of uncertainty caused by coronavirus may have not been heard as it has forced the Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers (CIS) to postpone its Professional Examination for March 2020 Diet earlier scheduled for end of the month and early April.

In a statement signed by the Registrar and Chief Executive, Adedeji Ajadi, the Institute’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) which holds yearly in April and other activities will be decided later.

“Following the spread of the global pandemic, Covid-19 to over 140 countries including Nigeria, and the directives issued by the Federal and State Governments to curtail its spread, it has become necessary for the Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers (CIS) to review its programmes and events.

To this end, in the overriding interest of the safety and well-being of all our stakeholders and in support of the proactive measures taken by the Nigerian authorities,

“CIS hereby postpones its Professional Examination for March 2020 Diet, at all examination centres nationwide, earlier scheduled for March 31 to April 2.

Information regarding the 25th Annual General Meeting of the Institute and other events will be communicated as events unfold.

“Meanwhile, we would like to advise our students, members and the general public at large to observe good personal hygiene by washing their hands regularly with soap and water. Cover your nose when sneezing or coughing. Avoid large gatherings and maintain social distancing.

We regret any inconveniences this postponement might cause.”, the statement said.

Aside from the examination, Institute has also put on hold all trainings as each event will attract more than fifty participants.

This is at variance with the government’s directive in a bid to prevent further spread of coronavirus in Nigeria. The Institute is not alone in this tension-soaked atmosphere as other professional bodies are left with no option to postpone their examination.