President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commended the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria (CIPM) for its visionary leadership in advancing the nation’s human capital agenda, describing the Institute as a key partner in building a future-ready workforce.
The President, represented by the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, OON, mni, made the remark in Abuja while declaring open the 57th International Conference and Exhibition of the Institute, themed “Reimagining the New World of Work.” He said the theme aligns with the Federal Government’s commitment to harnessing Nigeria’s demographic advantage through digital transformation and large-scale talent development.
“Human capital development is central to our Renewed Hope Agenda,” the President said. “The Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria has continued to play a pivotal role in developing the competencies required for national productivity.”
He assured the Institute of the Federal Government’s continued support in strengthening Nigeria’s talent ecosystem.
In a goodwill message, the Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr. Muhammadu Maigari Dingyadi, commended the CIPM for convening the country’s foremost HR professionals to exchange ideas and shape the future of work. He also praised the President and Chairman of the CIPM Governing Council, Mallam Ahmed Ladan Gobir, FCIPM, fnli, for his visionary leadership and steadfast commitment to advancing people management across both private and public sectors.
“The theme of this conference resonates deeply with the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Agenda, particularly in youth empowerment, enterprise development, and the pursuit of the Sustainable Development Goals,” Dr. Dingyadi said.
He added that the Ministry would continue to partner with CIPM to promote excellence in human resource management, urging HR professionals to apply insights from the conference to enhance workforce development and drive sustainable national growth.
In his opening address, the President and Chairman of the CIPM Governing Council, Mallam Ahmed Ladan Gobir FCIPM, fnli, set an inspiring tone for the conference, describing it as more than a professional gathering but a movement to reshape the mindset, skills, and culture of the Nigerian workforce in response to new workplace realities.
“The future will not reward the strongest or the smartest, but those brave enough to stay human in a digital world,” he said.
Gobir reaffirmed CIPM’s commitment to equipping professionals with the skills and values necessary to navigate technological disruptions while keeping workplaces humane and inclusive.
“We are at an inflection point,” he said. “The choices we make as leaders and professionals today will determine whether Nigeria becomes a net exporter of talent and innovation, or a nation that struggles to keep up with the pace of change. CIPM is determined to ensure it is the former.”
A major highlight of the opening ceremony was the official launch of the CIPM Mobile App, an innovative platform designed to enhance members’ access to professional resources, streamline conference engagement, and promote continuous learning. The app’s unveiling symbolised the Institute’s drive to blend tradition with technology in its mission to build a world-class HR profession.
The event also featured thought-provoking sessions by speakers including Dr. Tope Fasua, who examined global economic forces shaping Africa’s workforce, and leadership coach Dr. Linus Okorie, who urged delegates to embrace transformational leadership through example and continuous learning.
As the conference continues, the resounding message from government and industry leaders remains clear: CIPM stands at the heart of Nigeria’s human capital transformation, and its partnership with government and the private sector will be critical to reimagining—and realising—the new world of work.
