Corporation Secretary – responsibilities and value created
Ms. Agnes Tibayeita Isharaza has served as Corporation Secretary / Chief Legal Officer since 1 April 2019. She holds an Executive MBA from the Eastern and Southern African Management Institute (ESAMI), a Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice from the Law Development Centre where she was awarded the Attorney General's Prize, a Bachelor of Laws (Hons) from Makerere University, and is a Chartered Governance Graduate (GradCG). Her role under Section 42 of the NSSF Act is vital to the Fund's functioning, with unfettered, arm's-length access to the Board and all four committees.
Corporation Secretary’s responsibility
Facilitating effective communication – ensuring seamless information flow within the Board and between management and the Board.
Value created / preserved
Board information quality rated excellent in the last ICGU evaluation; all committee reports submitted quarterly; no delays reported.
Corporation Secretary’s responsibility
Supporting Board development – facilitating orientation and ongoing professional development of Board members.
Corporation Secretary’s responsibility
Meeting documentation – recording the minutes of Board meetings and all committee and subcommittee meetings.
Value created / preserved
10 full Board meetings and 13+ committee meetings documented in FY2025/26; all circular resolutions properly ratified.
Corporation Secretary’s responsibility
Maintaining records – overseeing all records related to the Fund’s transactions, ensuring transparency and accountability.
Value created / preserved
Unqualified audit opinion maintained (KPMG, OAG-appointed); statutory returns filed on time; Directors' register and conflict declarations up to date.
Corporation Secretary’s responsibility
Providing legal guidance on all Fund activities, including investment processes and compliance.
Value created / preserved
Legal support provided across major real estate investments (Lubowa, Temangalo, Bwebajja); land litigation managed; employer arrear recoveries achieved. No material legal breaches.
Corporation Secretary’s responsibility
Advising the Board on governance matters and promoting best practices and ethical standards.
Value created / preserved
Board Charter reviewed annually; King IV™ apply-and-explain in place; transition to King V™ and first Disclosure Framework planned for 30 June 2027. FiRe Award and CGISA Regional Africa Integrated Reporting Award received.
Corporation Secretary’s responsibility
Keeping the Board informed on relevant changes in legislation and corporate governance standards.
Value created / preserved
Quarterly regulatory reports. Quarterly regulatory horizon-scan provided to ARC.
Corporation Secretary’s responsibility
Safeguarding the seal of the Fund and ensuring proper authorisation of all instruments.
Value created / preserved
All major contracts, deeds of sale and investment instruments properly authorised and sealed. Legal opinion on NSSF Lubowa land presented to the ARC.