The Chartered Institute of Project Managers of Nigeria (CIPMN) has partnered with the Federal Ministry of Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Affairs to roll out a nationwide training program aimed at equipping civil servants with modern project management skills. The initiative was unveiled during a courtesy visit by the Registrar General and Chief Executive Officer of CIPMN, Henry Ifeanyi Mbadiwe, who led a delegation to confer Fellowship Awards on the Minister, Hon. Zaphaniah Jisalo, and the Permanent Secretary, Dr. Onwusoro Maduka Ihemelandu, at the Ministry’s headquarters in Abuja speaking on behalf of the Minister after the conferment, Dr. Ihemelandu described the partnership as a game-changer for Nigeria’s public service. He explained that the training will commence with Permanent Secretaries at the federal and state levels, before extending to Directors and subsequently civil servants across all 774 local government areas of the country. “We can begin from the Federal Capital Territory and scale nationwide. Upskilling civil servants in project management will strengthen delivery, improve costing efficiency, and enhance accountability,” the Permanent Secretary said.

The Chartered Institute of Project Managers of Nigeria and the Federal Ministry of Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Affairs have commenced plans to train civil servants across the country on project management skills. This was disclosed when the Institute’s Registrar General and Chief Executive Officer, Henry Mbadiwe led his team to confer on the Minister, Zaphaniah Jisalo and the Permanent Secretary, Dr. Onwusoro Ihemelandu, fellow awards of the Chartered Institute of Project Managers of Nigeria at the Ministry headquarters on Wednesday in Abuja. Speaking shortly after the conferment, the Permanent Secretary, who spoke in the absence of the Minister, said the training will equip civil servants well and place them in good standing by enhancing their capacity in project management and delivery.

The Chartered Institute of Project Managers of Nigeria (CIPMN) has promised to activate its enforcement mechanism on mandatory certification for all project managers operating within the country effective April 1. The Registrar of CIPMN, Mr Henry Mbadiwe, said this at the ongoing 2024 Annual Project Management Conference, Induction, and Annual General Meeting in Abuja on Wednesday. Mbadiwe also reiterated plans by the institute to clamp down on unlicensed project managers nationwide from January 2025.While stressing the importance of certification and licensing in the practice of project management, he said that the law establishing the Institute required all practitioners to be licensed.

To streamline projects management, the Chartered Institute of Project Managers of Nigeria (CIPMN) has promised to activate its enforcement mechanism on mandatory certification effective April 1. The Registrar of CIPMN, Mr Henry Mbadiwe, said this at the ongoing 2024 Annual Project Management Conference, Induction, and Annual General Meeting in Abuja on Wednesday. Mbadiwe also reiterated plans by the institute to clamp down on unlicensed project managers nationwide from January 2025. While stressing the importance of certification and licensing in the practice of project management, he said that the law establishing the Institute required all practitioners to be licensed.

To streamline projects management, the Chartered Institute of Project Managers of Nigeria (CIPMN) has promised to activate its enforcement mechanism on mandatory certification effective April 1. The Registrar-General of CIPMN, Mr Henry Mbadiwe, said this after a working visit by his team to the Minister of State for Industry, Sen. John Enoh on Monday in Abuja. The Chartered Institute of Project Managers of Nigeria (CIPMN) says effective April 1, it would commence enforcement of mandatory certification for all project managers operating within the country.

The Chartered Institute of Project Managers of Nigeria, CIPMN, has announced that it will commence full enforcement of its mandatory certification for all project managers operating in the country from April 1. The Chartered Institute of Project Managers of Nigeria, CIPMN, has announced that it will commence full enforcement of its mandatory certification for all project managers operating in the country from April 1. Registrar-General of CIPMN, Mr. Henry Mbadiwe, made this known after a working visit by the institute’s newly inaugurated governing council to the Minister of State for Industry, Senator John Enoh, in Abuja. Mbadiwe emphasized that the enforcement aims to ensure both local and foreign professionals comply with established project management standards.

The Chartered Institute of Project Managers of Nigeria (CIPMN) has inducted 500 new members at the 2024 Annual Project Management Conference, Induction, and AGM in Abuja, marking a significant step toward strengthening professional standards in project delivery nationwide. Registrar Mr. Henry Mbadiwe highlighted the institute’s plans to enforce licensing laws from January 2025, ensuring only certified practitioners manage projects and institutions offering project management training comply with regulatory requirements. He also emphasized the importance of skilled professionals in reducing abandoned projects and ensuring value for money. Since its new council took office, CIPMN has inducted 1,000 members, introduced a standardized curriculum in partnership with the National Universities Commission, and is working with the Standards Organisation of Nigeria to develop the country’s first project management standards. To reach 5,000 members by 2026, Mbadiwe urged public and private sectors to prioritize certification and licensing to enhance accountability and project success nationwide.

The Chartered Institute of Project Managers of Nigeria (CIPMN) has urged its members to uphold professional standards and adhere to governing laws to combat quackery in project management. Speaking at the institute’s inaugural Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Abuja, following a three-day conference themed “Project Management: The Universal Language of Success,” CIPMN Registrar, Mr. Henry Mbadiwe, outlined measures to prevent non-registered practitioners from managing projects. Council Chairman, Mr. Olabode Afolayan, emphasized the council’s commitment to tackling abandoned projects by enforcing regulations and promoting certification to ensure impactful and sustainable project delivery nationwide.

The Chartered Institute of Project Managers of Nigeria (CIPMN) has emphasized the need for its members to uphold extant laws to eliminate the influence of unqualified practitioners in the industry. Speaking at the inaugural Annual General Meeting in Abuja, following a three-day conference themed “Project Management: The Universal Language of Success,” CIPMN’s Registrar/CEO, Mr. Henry Mbadiwe, announced plans to prevent non-registered individuals from managing projects in Nigeria. Council Chairman, Mr. Olabode Afolayan, further outlined strategies to address rising cases of abandoned projects, attributing the issue to unqualified project managers, and reaffirmed the institute’s commitment to enforcing professionalism and driving impactful project delivery nationwide.

The Chartered Institute of Project Managers of Nigeria (CIPMN) recently celebrated the certification of 500 new members, marking a significant milestone in its mission to advance project management excellence in Nigeria. With an ambitious target to certify 5,000 members by 2026, the institute is committed to fostering professionalism, equipping members with globally recognized skills, and driving sustainable development across industries.

The Registrar of the Chartered Institute of Project Managers of Nigeria (CIPMN), Mr Henry Mbadiwe, has reaffirmed the institute’s commitment to ensuring that all projects in Nigeria are managed by licensed professionals. Speaking to This Nigeria, the Registrar emphasized the importance of professionalizing project management to enhance efficiency and accountability across sectors. He highlighted CIPMN’s efforts in driving regulations and capacity building to equip project managers with the skills required for national development. 

The Chartered Institute of Project Managers of Nigeria (CIPMN) has underscored its dedication to advancing human capital development as part of President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. In a recent interview, Registrar Mr. Henry Ifeanyi Mbadiwe highlighted the institute’s role in enhancing skills and ensuring that only certified project managers handle Nigeria’s projects. Emphasizing the need for improved project management to reduce inefficiencies and abandoned projects, Mbadiwe announced that starting in 2024, the institute will enforce compliance with its certification requirements and hold non-compliant organizations accountable.