TINUBU LAUD NIM'S PROFESSIONALISM AND SUPPORT TO NIGERIA’S ECONOMIC REBIRTH.

Dr. Didi Esther Walson-Jack
HoSF 

 

"NIM's contributions as invaluable, stating that their managerial expertise is vital in unlocking the full potential of resources and human capital that abound in the country." Tinubu

The Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM) has been commended for its impacting role in the nation’s development.

Giving this commendation is President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the 2024 Annual National Management Conference of the Nigerian Institute of Management (Chartered), held in Port Harcourt, Rivers State where he was represented by the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HCSF), Mrs Didi Esther Walson-Jack, OON, mni. 

Mr. President described the NIM's  contributions as invaluable, stating that their managerial expertise is vital in unlocking the full potential of resources and human capital that abound in the country.

The President further noted that building synergy together, “we can harness our collective expertise to develop robust policies that will stimulate economic growth while ensuring the safety and security of our citizens”, he declared. 

President Tinubu also highlighted that government has adopted a multifaceted approach to confront security challenges, enhanced intelligence capabilities, strengthened community policing, and equipped the security forces.

He informed that his administration has within the period continued to steer the ship of the nation, making appreciable strides in diversifying the economy, with significant investments in some critical sectors such as agriculture, infrastructure, technology, and renewable energy.  

The President called on other Nigerians to emulate NIM by  synergizing with government in “building a nation of our dreams that embodies peace, prosperity and progress”. 

The keynote speaker, Dr (Mrs) Ajoritsedere Awosika, OON, MFR, (Former Chairman of Access Bank), applauded the timeliness of the conference theme and emphasized the importance of collaboration between the government and the people to foster economic growth. 

Mrs Awosika observed that government alone cannot solve all the problems of the nation and therefore proposed further collaboration with local communities to tackle grassroots challenges. 

She also advocated for transparent governance, accountability, rule of law and private-public partnerships and innovation.  

In her opening remarks, President and Chairman NIM Council, Dr (Mrs) Christiana Atako, FNIM, emphasized the relevance of the conference theme and identified the challenges in the nation to include: impact of fuel subsidy removal, floating of the Naira, banditry, herders/farmers clashes and the japa syndrome.  

Mrs Atako therefore proffered solutions such as, good governance,multifaceted approach to revitalise the economy, infrastructure development and combating poverty.  

The conference was attended by several dignitaries including; the Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara and members of the National Assembly.