The Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria (CIPM) has re-elected Ahmed Gobir as its President and Chairman of the Governing Council for another term. The re-election took place during the institute's 57th Annual General Meeting, where Gobir secured approximately 2,748 votes.
Chidinma Obiejesi was also re-elected as Vice President, while Adeyemi Ajayi emerged as the new National Treasurer. Several council members were returned to office, including Sean Badiru, Sa'adatu Faruk, Michael Ogu, and Osahon Omole. Dr. Sabastine Okeke was elected as a new council member.
Presenting his scorecard, Gobir highlighted major achievements such as unprecedented membership growth, digital transformation, stronger regulatory enforcement, and increased global recognition. Inducted membership rose from about 1,700 in 2023 to over 3,000 in 2025, and total membership grew to 27,000. He attributed this growth to deliberate efforts to strengthen professionalism and expand the institute's reach across Nigeria.
Gobir stated that the institute intensified enforcement of professional standards through regulatory advocacy, public sensitization campaigns, delisting exercises, compliance initiatives, and strategic engagement with government institutions. A key highlight was the accelerated digital transformation, with the deployment of several technology-driven platforms, including a new examination portal, membership application portal, e-voting platform, upgraded members' portal, learning and conference portal, Human Resource Practitioners License (HRPL) portal, CIPM mobile application, and integration of the Body of Competence and Knowledge framework.
The institute strengthened its global footprint through collaborations with leading international bodies such as the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) in the UK, Chartered Professionals in Human Resources (CPHR) Canada, the African Human Resources Confederation (AHRC), and the World Federation of People Management Associations (WFPMA). These partnerships have created additional opportunities for members and enhanced the institute's international profile.
Reflecting on progress, Gobir said the achievements demonstrate an organization committed to innovation, growth, and professional excellence. Members expressed support for the leadership's commitment to strengthening professionalism, deepening regulatory compliance, advancing digital innovation, and positioning Nigerian HR practice on the global stage.
