The Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria (CIPM), the statutory regulatory body for the practice of Human Resource Management in Nigeria, has charged newly inducted HR professionals to prioritise competence, continuous learning, ethical conduct, and measurable impact as they take on greater responsibilities in their ministry and communities.
The charge was given by the President and Chairman of the Governing Council of CIPM, Mallam Ahmed Ladan Gobir, FCIPM, fnli, at the Institute’s 72nd Induction Ceremony, held virtually and themed “Building High-Impact Competencies for Effective Service and Ministry.”
Addressing the inductees, Mallam Gobir described their induction as more than an admission into a professional body, noting that it represents a call to contribute meaningfully to the growth of the HR profession, their ministry, and society.
According to him, the changing nature of work makes continuous learning, professional development, and adaptability essential for HR professionals seeking to remain effective and relevant.
Speaking on the theme of the ceremony, Mallam Gobir drew a distinction between being busy and being impactful, stressing that competence, character, and service must come together to produce meaningful results.
