CIPM re-elects Gobir as president amid membership growth, digital push

Mallam Ahmed Gobir has been re-elected as the President and Chairman of the Governing Council of Nigeria’s Chartered Institute of Personnel Management. His re-election for another term was confirmed at the institute’s 57th Annual General Meeting in Lagos, where he secured 2,784 votes.

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the institute recorded significant institutional progress during the year under review, particularly in membership expansion, regulatory compliance, and digital system upgrades.

The institute reported substantial progress under Gobir's previous tenure, marked by a significant increase in membership, accelerated digital transformation, and more rigorous regulatory enforcement. Inducted membership nearly doubled, rising from approximately 1,700 in 2023 to over 3,000 in 2025, with total membership reaching about 27,000. This growth reflects increased professional participation and uptake of certifications.

Gobir emphasized the rollout of multiple digital platforms designed to modernize the institute's operations. These include upgraded portals for examinations, membership applications, e-voting, learning, and conferences, alongside a mobile application and an expanded members' portal. The institute also integrated its Body of Competence and Knowledge framework into its digital ecosystem to streamline training and certification processes.

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inducte d membership rose from about 1,700 in 2023 to more than 3,000 in 2025, while total membership climbed to about 27,000, reflecting what he described as sustained growth in professional participation and certification uptake.

Furthermore, the CIPM has expanded its international collaborations with global HR bodies, including partnerships with the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development in the UK and Chartered Professionals in Human Resources Canada. These alliances aim to enhance global mobility for Nigerian HR professionals and bolster the institute's international standing. Members at the AGM commended the leadership for improved visibility, institutional reforms, and enhanced global career opportunities.

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These partnerships were enhancing global mobility for Nigerian HR professionals while strengthening the institute’s international profile.