The activities for the 2025 Mid-Year induction programmes of Chartered Institute of Project Managers of Nigeria (CIPMN) gets underway in Abuja, today .
In a welcome speech, President/Chairman of the Governing Council, Emmanuel Afolayan, emphasised the crucial role professional project managers play in Nigeria’s emerging economy. “As an emerging economy, Nigeria requires professional project managers more than ever. I am confident that our members will contribute to Nigeria’s success stories,” he stated.
The CIPMN has been proactive in its approach, forging strategic partnerships with key organizations, including the Enugu State Government, Coal City University, Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC), and the Nigerian Army Directorate of Inspection and Compliance. These partnerships aim to enhance project management capabilities and drive efficiency across various sectors.
The Institute has also initiated requirements gathering for a customised customer relationship management system, designed to streamline operations and improve service delivery. Top military brass have benefited from the Institute’s expertise, engaging in structured project delivery and risk mitigation strategies.
Afolayan highlighted the need for enforcement to ensure compliance, stating, “We’ve gotten to a point now that we need to begin to enforce to ensure that people comply.” In line with this, the CIPMN will enforce mandatory certification for project managers starting April 1, aiming to ensure adherence to established project management standards and enhance professionalism within the industry.
Every project manager, including foreign nationals, must regularize their certifications within 12 months of commencing work in Nigeria. Non-compliance will attract penalties, emphasizing the importance of adherence to certification requirements.
By enforcing mandatory certification, the CIPMN seeks to improve project execution, accountability, and overall professionalism in the industry, ultimately delivering value to Nigerians across sectors such as construction, healthcare, and financial services.