…As Nigeria marks 2025 International Project Management Day
Nigeria joined the rest of the world to mark the 2025 International Project Management Day with an enlightenment that the success of our nation is wholly dependent on successful project management.
The Registrar General of the Chartered Institute of Project Managers of Nigeria (CIPMN), Henry Mbadiwe, stated this during a press briefing to mark International Project Management Day on Thursday in Abuja.
Mbadiwe noted that “project management is not just about a technical process; it is a key driver of national transformation.
The Registrar General emphasized that “When projects succeed, Nigeria succeeds.”
According to him, this year’s celebration is themed “The Power Trio: Project, Leadership, and Agile”, adding that the theme emphasizes the dynamic relationship between effective project management, visionary leadership and the agility required to adapt in an ever-revolving world.
Mbadiwe who disclosed that this is the first time Nigeria is marking the International Project Management Day, said the celebration aims to challenge institutions, project professionals, and policymakers to build synergy between structure and flexibility, ensuring that leadership decisions translate into impactful project outcomes.
“This is a time to identify and honor both men and women who promote development through the efficient management of projects.
“It’s also a moment for governments, institutions, and professionals from around the world to reflect on how project management contributes to economic growth, national development, and societal wellbeing,” he added.
The RG emphasized that the role of CIPMN is to ensure that every project executed within Nigeria, whether public or private, adheres to national and international standards of quality, transparency, and sustainability.
“It is in this way that we work to make certain that project execution provides real value to the people of Nigeria. Behind every successful development initiative, there is first and foremost a well-managed project: be it infrastructure, education, healthcare, or technology, each such successful outcome has a project team driving it with structure, strategy, and discipline”.
He said it’s the strength of the project management systems that will ensure development in Nigeria; hence “CIPMN fosters professionalism, ethical standards, and institutional accountability at all levels”.
Mbadiwe called on citizens, public institutions, and private organizations to recognize the indispensable role that project management plays in national development.
“Projects are not only about structures and buildings; they also change lives, improve service delivery, and build lasting systems,” he concluded.
Spark News Naija reports that the International Project Management Day is observed annually on the first Thursday of November.