The Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria (CIPM) and the Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) of Canada have announced a partnership that would enhance professional development opportunities and expand global career prospects for members.
Speaking during a recent Zoom meeting between officials of both institutions, the President of CIPM, Mallam Ahmed Ladan Gobir, FCIPM, fnli, said that the partnership will help to expand professional opportunities for Human Resources (HR) practitioners globally.
“Today, we do not just sign an agreement; we are charting a bold new course for the future of human resource management on the world stage. This MOU signifies a shared commitment to collaboration, professional excellence, and expanding opportunities for HR professionals globally. With this partnership, we are breaking barriers and reinforcing our place as trailblazers in the global HR ecosystem,” he said.
Also speaking during the Zoom meeting, the President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of CPHR Canada, Anthony Ariganello, said the collaboration with the CIPM will help to advance the HR profession.
He stated: “I am thrilled about this partnership and the opportunities it creates for HR professionals in both Canada and Nigeria. This is a landmark achievement, and we will communicate this exciting development with our members. The world has no boundaries -only physical ones – and this collaboration is a testament to our shared commitment to advancing the HR profession.
Through this partnership, members of CIPM and CPHR Canada will be able to leverage reciprocal benefits through mutual recognition of membership, access dual membership opportunities and stay at the cutting edge of their practice with exclusive information, data, and resources.
In addition, the collaboration will also enhance members’ global profile and career prospects through bespoke professional development programs (e.g., workshops, seminars, conferences) as well as allow them to enjoy discounted programs and targeted content as mutually agreed by both institutions.
The partnership is certain to excite members of the CIPM, with many of them already seeing the potential for it to benefit those relocating to Canada.
This sentiment was shared by Lana Adeleye-Olusae, a member of the Board of CPHR Canada, who commended the partnership for its potential to address the challenges Nigerian HR professionals face when transitioning to Canada.
“This partnership eliminates the need for CIPM members to start from scratch upon relocating. Kudos to CIPM for earning global recognition and respect,” she said.
CIPM has always been at the forefront of transforming HR practice, setting global standards and creating limitless possibilities for their members through this kind of partnerships.
