NICO Group, which includes NBS Bank and ERIS Properties, has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting accountability and sustainable organizational growth by sponsoring the 2025 Internal Auditors Annual Conference and Governance Forum with K7.5 million.

Organized by the Institute of Internal Auditors Malawi (IIAM), the highly anticipated conference will be held from 7th to 10th August 2025 at Sun ‘n’ Sand Holiday Resort, preceded by the Governance Forum at Sunbird Nkopola Lodge from 4th to 7th August 2025, both in Mangochi.

The event, themed “Governance and Internal Audit: Building Sustainable Solutions for Organizational Development,” aims to convene thought leaders and professionals from the fields of internal audit, governance, risk, and compliance.

Representing the Group, NICO Holdings Plc Corporate Affairs Manager, Mbumba Mlia-Ndasauka, underscored the company’s continued investment in strengthening professional excellence in Malawi.

“NICO Group is proud to support initiatives that enhance good governance and professional development in Malawi. We believe that platforms like the IIA Conference are essential for building resilient organisations, and we are pleased to be part of this important conversation”, Mlia-Ndasauka said.

In acknowledging the sponsorship, CEO of the Institute of Internal Auditors Malawi, Albert Dambula, expressed deep appreciation.

“We sincerely appreciate NICO Holdings Plc for their generous support of K7.5 million towards our upcoming conference. Their support demonstrates a strong commitment to advancing governance and internal audit as pillars of sustainable organizational development”, Dambula said.

The conference is expected to attract hundreds of participants, offering a valuable platform for networking, dialogue, and thought leadership that contributes meaningfully to Malawi’s development agenda.