The Registrar-General/CEO of the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), Hussaini Ishaq Magaji, has called on media practitioners to maintain high standards of professionalism and adhere strictly to ethical practices in their reportage.
Magaji made this call while hosting the Group Chief Executive Officer of Media Trust Limited, Ahmed I. Shekarau, in his office. He emphasized the critical role of the media in delivering accurate and reliable information to the public, urging journalists to prioritize truth and professionalism.
The Registrar-General also spoke on the Commission’s ongoing transition from a manual to an automated registry. He revealed that efforts were being made to update records of approximately four million businesses, some of which date back to 1912.
Magaji disclosed plans to introduce an artificial intelligence mechanism to improve the name approval and registration process, eliminating errors by suggesting alternative names where necessary. He further encouraged the media to explore the Companies Registration Portal beyond its public search feature to conduct in-depth inquiries into the status of companies.
On media relations, Magaji reaffirmed the CAC’s commitment to collaborating with Media Trust Limited to enhance public awareness of its activities and achievements.
In his response, Ahmed I. Shekarau expressed gratitude for the Commission’s support and underscored the importance of sustained partnership. He highlighted various products and services offered by Media Trust Limited that could boost CAC’s publicity efforts and commended the Registrar-General’s strides in transforming the Commission’s operations.
Shekarau also urged Magaji to sustain the momentum of reforms aimed at ensuring a modern and efficient registry.
