FG inaugurates CIPMN governing council

The Federal Government has inaugurated the governing council of the Chartered Institute of Project Managers of Nigeria (CIPMN), urging the organisation to play a more active role in supporting industrial growth in the country.

While inaugurating the council in Abuja, the Minister of State for Industry, Senator John Enoh reaffirmed the government’s commitment to strengthening local industries.

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Represented by his Senior Special Adviser on Policy and Government, Dr Adedeji Adeshile, the Minister explained that the Federal government had earlier outlined its industrial agenda which prioritised automobile manufacturing and in-country industrialisation.

“I bring good tidings and encouragement to the newly inaugurated Council. This year, we released an agenda to support industrialisation, and we look forward to the Council doing more to drive this vision,” Enoh said.

He expressed optimism about the proceedings and urged stakeholders to work collaboratively toward achieving national industrial goals.

In his address, the Registrar of CIPMN, Mr Henry Mbadiwe emphasised the importance of the institute in regulating project management in Nigeria.

He said, “CIPMN is the only regulatory body responsible for overseeing project management activities across all sectors.

“Project management is not limited to construction; it cuts across healthcare, pharmaceuticals, finance, and business transformation.”

Mbadiwe stated that the institute was established by an act of the National Assembly with the mandated to ensure that all project managers in Nigeria were licensed.

“If you are going to lead project delivery in this country, you must be licensed by this institute” the Registrar noted.

Responding on behalf of the Council members, the CIPMN President, Emmanuel Afolayan stated that “our mandate is clear, and by the grace of God, we will adhere to it and do everything possible to ensure that our country is a better place for all its citizens”.

The inauguration was attended by key industry stakeholders, marking a significant step in strengthening project management and industrial development in the country.