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By Henry Uche
Nigerian Institute of Management (Chartered) (NIM) would mark 65 years of advancing professional management practice in Nigeria, celebrating a legacy of leadership development, capacity building, and contributions to strengthening corporate governance and national economic growth.
Slated for August 19 for its flagship colloquium, the Institute will unveil its 65th anniversary logo, formally launching activities for the Sapphire Jubilee and marking more than six decades of advancing professional management practice in Nigeria.
Addressing newsmen in Lagos yesterday, the President/Chairman of Council of the Institute, Commodore Abimbola Ayuba (rtd), disclosed a series of programs scheduled to commemorate the milestone.
With the theme: “Celebrating 65 years of Management Excellence and Management Impact”, the event would feature the ‘Turning of the Sod’ for the Institute’s proposed Management House in Alausa, Ikeja.
Ayuba pointed out that the colloquium will focus on “Sixty-Five Years of Management Excellence: Strengthening Institutional Governance in an Evolving Economy” as it unveils a commemorative book made up of major papers presented at its flagship programs over the years.
Making proud to say that NIM has produced thousands professionals who have contributed to leadership and management development across various sectors of the Nigerian economy, he noted, “So far, about 200,000 individuals and over 400 corporate organizations have passed through the Institute’s membership process. We are one of the largest multidisciplinary professional Management bodies in Africa. Our core mandate remains – human capital development, leadership training, and capacity building.
“We have been actively involved in national policy advocacy, offering recommendations to the government on several critical issues affecting national development.
“We make contributions on various subject matters: from governance issues to international security, the economy, agriculture, food security, and others. We shall continue to advocate to the government. Some governors who are Members or Fellows of the Institute have acknowledged and appreciated our professional advice. We shall continue to offer experts advice, which is part of our mandate” he maintained.
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Ayuba also addressed concerns about the impact of emerging technologies on the future of work, noting that the Institute has intensified capacity-building initiatives to prepare its members for the changing global workplace.
He explained the Institute has been training members on the implications of technologies such as artificial intelligence, robotics, and the Internet of Things, which are expected to significantly disrupt traditional work systems.
“We have put in place a lot of capacity-building trainings. During our annual national conference last year in Abuja, we focused extensively on artificial intelligence and its impact on the workplace,” he said.
NIM Chief warned that rapid technological advancements could eventually replace many entry-level jobs globally, but stressed that the Institute is equipping its members with the skills needed to adapt.
He explained that the Institute will continuously conducts environmental scanning to monitor global developments and respond proactively through training and professional development programs.
“AI may eventually eliminate many entry-level jobs worldwide. It is not just a Nigerian problem; it is a global challenge. We shall continue to monitor developments, provide necessary capacity-building training required to help them upgrade their skills and retain their relevance in the workplace to ensure they are not left out” he noted.
In a remark, Taiwo Ganiyat Olusesi, the Chief Registrar/Executive of the Institute, appreciated the Media and stakeholders for supporting the Institute’s activities. “For us at the Institute, we have every reason to celebrate. We have made an impact for over six decades, and we should indeed blow our trumpets,” she said.
