The Chartered Institute of Project Managers of Nigeria (CIPMN) has reaffirmed its commitment to improve the standard of every project executed in the country. Speaking at the International Project Management Day celebration in Abuja, Registrar General Mr. Henry Mbadiwe acknowledged the vital role project managers play in developing the nation’s economy.
*”This year’s celebration is themed ‘The Power Trio: Project, Leadership, and Agile’, emphasizing the dynamic relationship between effective project management, visionary leadership, and the agility required to adapt in an ever-revolving world,”* Mbadiwe said.
He commended individuals and organizations promoting development through efficient project management, stating that *”projects are not only about structures and buildings; they also change lives, improve service delivery, and build lasting systems.”*
Mbadiwe emphasized the importance of professionalism, accountability, and sustainability in project execution, urging public institutions to set up project management offices and ensure that officers involved in project execution are licensed under CIPMN standards.
*”At CIPMN, we believe that it is the strength of the project management systems that will ensure development in Nigeria; hence, we foster professionalism, ethical standards, and institutional accountability at all levels,”* he said.
The CIPMN is working with Ministries, Departments, and Agencies to establish project management offices, ensuring close oversight and quality assurance to avoid delays, cost overruns, and substandard delivery.