Dear Esteemed Member,
“There is no force more powerful than a woman determined to rise.” – W.E.B. Du Bois Today, as the world marks International Women’s Day, we at CIPM stand in celebration of every woman who dares to dream, lead and break boundaries! 💜
This year’s theme, “Accelerate Action,” is not just a call to recognise women’s achievements, it is a rallying cry to push beyond limitations, challenge the status quo, and take bold strides toward a future where equality is not an aspiration but a reality.
Have you ever been told “You can’t”? Have you ever heard the whispers of “You shouldn’t”? The voices that say, “This is not for you”? Ignore them. Drown out the noise. Because history has shown us that every time a woman is told “You cannot”, she rises to say, “Watch me!”
- To the women shaping workplaces – keep leading.
- To the women driving transformation – keep breaking barriers.
- To the women defying expectations – keep accelerating action!
At CIPM, we recognise the unstoppable power of women in people management and beyond. We are committed to fostering environments where women don’t just participate but thrive, SOAR, lead and leave lasting legacies.
So today, we celebrate YOU – the trailblazers, the change-makers, the fearless leaders. Keep shattering glass ceilings. Keep lifting others as you rise. And most importantly, keep taking bold steps forward. The world is watching, and it is yours to shape!
Happy International Women’s Day!
With admiration and appreciation,
Mallam Ahmed Ladan Gobir, FCIPM, fnli
President and Chairman of the Governing Council
Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria (CIPM)
We are delighted to showcase and celebrate the incredible women in our Institute with the picture collage below. If your picture is not included, please know that this in no way diminishes your value, it was never our intention. I see and appreciate all that you do, and I sincerely thank you from the bottom of my heart
