The Registrar of the Chartered Institute of Project Managers of Nigeria (CIPMN), Mr Henry Mbadiwe, says it will commence enforcement of certification compliance among project managers in ministries, departments and agencies of government and other organisations with the aim of fishing out unlicensed individuals.
Mbadiwe, who made the call at the 2024 Annual Project Management Conference in Abuja yesterday, said that certified project managers were critical to reducing the rate of failed and abandoned projects in the country.
“Every project manager, including foreign nationals, must regularise their certifications within 12 months of commencing work in Nigeria.
“Non-compliance is unacceptable. Starting 2025, we will intensify enforcement to ensure that every project, regardless of the sector, is delivered by certified professionals,” he said.
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He said that enforcing certification laws would help to deliver value to Nigerians, improve project execution, and ensure accountability in sectors like construction, healthcare, and financial services.
Also speaking, the Chairman of CIPMN, Mr Olabode Afolayan, reiterated the challenges posed by non-professionals managing projects in Nigeria, citing significant losses in time, resources, and livelihoods.
“Going around the country, you see the impact of unqualified individuals managing projects. It is evident in the poorly executed projects we encounter daily.
“However, with the dynamic leadership of the council, we are determined to enforce existing laws and ensure square pegs are in square holes,” he added.
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