By Felix Khanoba
The Chartered Institute of Project Managers of Nigeria (CIPMN) has called on its members to comply with its established laws to curb malpractice and tackle issues caused by unqualified practitioners.
This appeal was made by the Registrar and Chief Executive of CIPMN, Mr. Henry Ifeanyi Mbadiwe, during the institute’s inaugural Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Abuja.
The event followed a three-day conference themed “Project Management: The Universal Language of Success.”
Speaking at the AGM, Mr. Mbadiwe emphasized the institute’s commitment to regulating the profession by ensuring that only registered members are entrusted with managing projects across the country.
“The AGM provides a platform to address critical issues affecting the organization,” he said. “In today’s AGM, we are committed to ensuring that the purpose of the institute is fulfilled. We cannot achieve this alone as Council members, but together with our members and other agencies, we will succeed.
“We want this platform to serve as a stepping stone to greatness and a tool for capacity development,” he added.
The Council Chairman of CIPMN, Mr. Olabode Afolayan, also addressed the gathering, highlighting plans to address the growing number of abandoned projects in Nigeria. He attributed this issue to the involvement of unqualified individuals in project management.
“Traveling across the country, you can see the negative impact of unqualified individuals managing projects. It’s reflected in the poorly executed projects we encounter daily,” Afolayan stated.
He assured attendees that the Council is prepared to enforce existing laws and ensure qualified professionals are assigned to the right roles.
“With the dynamic leadership of the Council, we are determined to address this issue and ensure square pegs are in square holes,” he said.
Mr. Afolayan also called for increased awareness about certification standards within government and public entities to promote the delivery of impactful and high-quality projects.
