L – R: Alhaji Musiliu Atinuke, Chairman, South West Zone and Council member, Nigerian Institute of Management (Chartered); Taiwo Olusesi, PhD, Registrar/Chief Executive; Commodore Abimbola Ayuba rtd, President and Chairman of Council; Mrs. Ijeoma Okere, National Treasurer; Mr. Akin Iroko, a former Administrator, Mrs. Appoloniah Odiah, Chairman, Maitama Chapter at the 65th Press Conference and Logo Unveiling of the Institute in Lagos
By Rukayat Moisemhe
The Nigerian Institute of Management, Chartered (NIM) says strengthening professional management practices and institutional governance is critical to improving productivity and economic performance in Nigeria.
President, NIM, Rtd. Commodore Abimbola Ayuba, said this on Monday in Lagos at a news conference to announce activities marking the institute’s 65th anniversary.
The event also unveiled its 65th anniversary logo.
Ayuba said Nigeria’s evolving economic landscape required stronger management capacity across public and private institutions to enhance efficiency, accountability and sustainable growth.
He said the institute would host an anniversary colloquium on Aug. 19 to examine how improved management systems could strengthen institutional governance in the country.
According to him, the colloquium, with the theme “Sixty-Five Years of Management Excellence: Strengthening Institutional Governance in an Evolving Economy”, will bring together experts to discuss strategies for improving governance structures and management capacity.
“Professional management remains a key driver of institutional performance and national development.
“Strengthening management capacity across sectors is essential for improving productivity, enhancing governance and supporting economic growth,” he said.
Ayuba noted that the institute had over the years focused on human capital development through training, consultancy and leadership development programmes for organisations in both the public and private sectors.
He said the institute, established in 1961, was created to address gaps in management practices within Nigeria’s public and private institutions.
He noted that NIM had intensified programmes and training for its members to help them respond effectively to emerging technologies and shifting global dynamics.
“The institute had in the last two years designed capacity-building programmes at zonal and regional levels focusing on developments in robotics, the Internet of Things (IoT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI).
“This is to equipping managers with the knowledge required to understand and respond to evolving global events and geopolitical tensions that could affect organisations and national economies.
“The institute also encourages its members to closely monitor global developments and analyse possible scenarios to help organisations in both the public and private sectors anticipate risks and make informed strategic decisions,” he said.
Ayuba added that about 200,000 individuals and 400 corporate organisations had passed through the institute’s membership process, contributing to professional management development across industries.
He added that NIM members currently played key roles in organisations across sectors of the economy, helping to strengthen governance structures and improve organisational performance.
Ayuba stated that the institute would also continued to provide policy advocacy and advisory support to government on governance and management issues.
The NIM president said activities, marking the 65th anniversary, would also include the turning of the sod for the institute’s proposed Management House in Alausa, Ikeja.
Ayuba said the institute would publish a commemorative book documenting major papers presented at its flagship programmes over the years.
He called for a continued collaboration with the media to promote awareness on the importance of professional management and good governance in national development. (NAN)
Edited by Olawunmi Ashafa
