Membership

MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES

RIMSON has 7 (Seven) levels of membership:

  • Student Members

  • Members

  • Certified Members

  • Associates

  • Fellows

  • Honorary Fellows

  • Corporate Members

REQUIREMENTS FOR MEMBERSHIP

Student Members

  • Undergraduate & Post-Graduate students who have an interest in Risk Management.

  • Join RIMSON and study for Certificate or Associate Qualifications in Risk Management.

  • Obtain and complete the application form.

  • Pay a non-refundable fee for the application form.

  • Qualification required: minimum of Senior Secondary School Certificate (submit copies of certificates).

  • Submit 2 passport photographs.

  • Submit a good character reference endorsed by a clergy member or senior officer in the Public Service, Public Limited Company, a Corporate Member of RIMSON, or a RIMSON officer.

  • Pay the annual subscription and any other approved dues.

  • Commitment to abide by the constitution of RIMSON.

Members

  • Graduates from any field who have an interest in Risk Management.

  • Obtain and complete the application form.

  • Submit copies of certificates.

  • Submit 2 passport photographs.

  • Pay a non-refundable fee for the application form.

  • Submit a good character reference as described above.

  • Pay the annual subscription and any other approved dues.

  • Commitment to abide by the constitution of RIMSON.

Certified Members

  • Graduates who have passed the CRMD Certificate in Risk Management or possess other acceptable qualifications in Risk Management.

  • Obtain and complete the application form.

  • Submit copies of certificates.

  • Submit 2 passport photographs.

  • Pay a non-refundable fee for the application form.

  • Submit a good character reference as described above.

  • Pay the annual subscription and any other approved dues.

  • Commitment to abide by the constitution of RIMSON.

Associates

  • Route 1: Any Member who has passed the CRMD Diploma in Risk Management.

  • Route 2: Hold other acceptable qualifications in Risk Management (e.g., ARM or MIRM).

  • Route 3: Possess a professional qualification in a field of specialization plus 5 years’ experience in the Senior Management Cadre of a major organization and acceptable training in Risk Management.

  • Route 4: Hold a Master’s degree in Risk Management plus 5 years of working experience in responsible positions.

  • Obtain and complete the application form.

  • Submit 2 passport photographs.

  • Pay a non-refundable fee for the application form.

  • Submit a good character reference as described above.

  • Pay the annual subscription and any other approved dues (e.g., induction fee).

  • Commitment to abide by the constitution of RIMSON.

Fellows

  • Fellowship is the highest grade of membership, demonstrating commitment to the highest standards in professional development and competence in Risk Management.

  • To become a Fellow of RIMSON, an applicant must follow one of the appropriate routes:

    • Route 1: More than 10 years post-qualification as an ARM or MIRM and 10 years as a RIMSON Associate.

    • Route 2: Must be an Associate of RIMSON, in active service for a minimum of 5 years, and have a total of at least 10 years of relevant experience in responsible positions.

    • Route 3: Possess fellowship from another relevant professional organization, acceptable training in Risk Management, and provide support to RIMSON.

  • Pay a non-refundable application fee.

  • Must be an up-to-date financial member.

  • Submit a good character reference as described above.

Honorary Fellow

  • This position is an honor in recognition of outstanding contributions to the advancement of Risk Management.

  • Recipients are champions of risk management in the private and public sectors.

  • They may not have “direct” risk management qualifications but must embody commitment, innovation, integrity, and professionalism.

  • Applicants must be at least forty years old.

  • Submit copies of curriculum vitae and/or an autobiography.

Corporate Member

  • This membership is for corporate entities involved in Risk Management practice.

  • The company shall appoint two candidates: a Deputy and an Alternate representative at RIMSON’s general meetings.

  • Obtain and complete the application form.

  • Pay a non-refundable fee for the application form.

  • Pay the annual subscription.

  • Encourage and support relevant employees to become individual professional members of RIMSON.

  • Commitment to support the goals of RIMSON and abide by its Constitution.

REGISTRATION FEES and ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION

  • Membership Registration Fee (Application/Registration Fee): NGN 5,000

  • Annual Subscription Fee:

    • Student Members: NGN 3,000

    • Members: NGN 12,500

    • Certified Members: NGN 13,500

    • Associates: NGN 15,000

    • Fellows: NGN 25,000

    • Corporate Members: NGN 50,000

ENQUIRIES:

Mr. Femi Odeniyi – 0809 143 0747

NB:

    1. Completed application form, documents, and payment evidence should be scanned and emailed to: [email protected] or submitted to:
      RIMSON Secretariat, 3rd Floor, Olabode House, 217/219 Ikorodu Road, Lagos, Nigeria.

    2. Cheque can be issued to: Risk Managers Society of Nigeria (RIMSON).

    3. Payments (cash, cheque, or fund transfer) should be made to:
      Account Name: Risk Managers Society of Nigeria (RIMSON)
      Account Number: 1000095964
      Bank: United Bank for Africa (UBA); Lagos Central Branch.