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Elevate Your Career with RIMSON

Join Nigeria's elite network of certified risk practitioners, corporate leaders, and enterprise decision-makers across banking, energy, and industry.

Updated Criteria Framework (August 31, 2026)

Aligned with Leading Global & National Professional Institutions

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Official Cadres & Requirements

Six Distinct Membership Cadres

Every stage of your risk management career, academic pursuit, or corporate enterprise is backed by rigorous national standards and recognized post-nominals.

Designation: SRMN ₦10,000 / year

Student Member

Open to undergraduate and postgraduate students with a demonstrated interest in Risk Management.

Key Requirements
  • • Complete application form via www.rimson.org
  • • One-off non-refundable fee: ₦10,000
  • • Accumulate min. 45 MCPD points annually via free monthly webinars
  • • Study for Certificate or Associate qualifications
Designation: MRMN ₦15,000 / year

Member Cadre

For graduates from any discipline seeking professional certification and practice in Risk Management.

Key Requirements
  • • Complete application form via www.rimson.org
  • • Pass the CRMD Certificate in Risk Management
  • • Accumulate min. 45 MCPD points annually via free monthly webinars
  • • Submit good character references
Designation: ARMN
₦25,000 / year Annual Subscription

Associate Member

Practitioners qualifying via 5 established academic or senior executive routes.

Eligibility Routes (Any ONE)
  • • Route 1: Passed CRMD Diploma in Risk Management
  • • Route 2: Acceptable RM qualifications (e.g. ARM, MIRM)
  • • Route 3: Professional qualification in field + RM training
  • • Route 4: ≥2 yrs senior corporate management + RM training
  • • Route 5: Higher RM degree + ≥5 yrs responsible experience
Requires recommendation by Financial Member & 45 MCPD pts/yr.
Highest Professional Honor
Designation: FRMN
₦50,000 / year Highest Chartered Tier

Fellows' Cadre

Conferred on leaders demonstrating the pinnacle of commitment, competence, and service in Risk Management.

3 Qualifying Pathways
  • • Path A (Upgrade): Active Associate for ≥10 yrs, 10 yrs experience, 25 MCPD pts/yr for 3 yrs, 2 Fellows sponsorship, 3,000–3,500 word dissertation
  • • Path B (Direct): Fellowship of relevant body, ≥10 yrs senior corporate executive, 3,000–3,500 word dissertation, Fellow sponsor
  • • Path C (Academic): PhD in Risk Management, ≥5 yrs postdoctoral experience & research publications
Designation: CRMN
₦30,000 / year Certified Practitioner

Certified Members

For graduates who have passed the CRMD Certificate in Risk Management or hold other approved risk qualifications.

Key Requirements
  • • Complete application form via www.rimson.org
  • • Pass the CRMD Certificate in Risk Management
  • • Accumulate min. 45 MCPD points annually via free monthly webinars
  • • Hold recognized professional risk management certifications
Institutional
₦100,000 / year Covers Up to 1,000 Members

Corporate Member

For corporate entities committed to enterprise risk maturity, compliance, and sustained stakeholder value.

Institutional Privileges
  • • Appoint official corporate representative at RIMSON general meetings
  • • Annual subscription fee: ₦100,000 / year
  • • Coverage for up to 1,000 members under corporate umbrella
  • • Institutional discounts on customized CRMD in-house executive training
Position of Honour Council Conferment

Honorary Fellowship of the Society

Conferred strictly by the Governing Council in recognition of glowing positive achievements towards risk management practice locally, regionally, or internationally. Candidates must be at least forty (40) years old with documented contributions to national economic resilience.

Nominate Honorary Fellow
A Decade of Fellowship Excellence (2016 – 2026)

Pillars of the Society: 103 Conferred Fellows

The Fellowship cadre was introduced in 2016 under the visionary leadership of Engr. Jacob Adeosun to position RIMSON to meet the International Federation of Risk Management and Insurance Associations (IFRIMA) global benchmark.

From the initial 16 distinguished Fellows conferred in 2016—honouring past presidents and posthumously commemorating pioneers Sir Oladipo Bailey and Pastor Tola Adepoyigi—RIMSON now proudly boasts 103 Fellows across every major economic sector in Nigeria.

103 Fellows in Rank (Jan 2026)
2016 Fellowship Established
45 Annual MCPD Points
8+ Key Industry Sectors

Sectoral Spread of RIMSON Fellows

Cross-industry distribution of Fellows driving enterprise risk culture in Nigeria:

47 Insurance / RM / Broking
10 Business / Finance / Banking
7 Engineering / Oil & Gas / Power
7 Disaster / Safety / Climate
5 Educational & Academia
5 Legal / Security
3 Government / Public Sector
2 Agriculture
Transparent Governance

Five-Step Administrative Process

Every application is processed through rigorous oversight to maintain chartered credibility.

1

Online Application

Applicant obtains and completes the formal form on www.rimson.org with requisite qualifications.

2

Committee Review

The Membership Committee scrutinizes credentials, MCPD records, and character recommendations.

3

Candidate Interview

Where necessary, the applicant is invited for a professional chat with the Membership Directorate or Board of Fellows.

4

Council Approval

The Membership Committee officially recommends qualified candidates to the Executive Committee for approval.

5

Formal Induction

Admitted candidates participate in the Society's formal induction ceremony and receive chartered certificates.

Official Application Portal

Membership Application Form

Fill out your professional credentials below. The Membership Secretariat will review and respond within 3 business days.