Lagos, Nigeria – The Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria (CIPM), led by its President and Chairman of the Governing Council, Mallam Ahmed Ladan Gobir, FCIPM, fnli, recently paid a courtesy visit to the Executive Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, MCIPM. The visit provided an opportunity to commend the Governor for his outstanding leadership and unwavering commitment to human capital development in Lagos State.
During the engagement, Governor Sanwo-Olu reaffirmed the state’s dedication to prioritising human resource management and talent development within the public sector. He acknowledged the pivotal role CIPM plays in advancing HR excellence, stating:
“The work CIPM is doing is remarkable, and Lagos State will continue to prioritize HR in the public sector.”
The President and Chairman of the Governing Council, Mallam Ahmed Ladan Gobir, FCIPM, exchanges a handshake with the Executive Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, during CIPM’s courtesy visit to the Governor. The visit aimed to raise awareness of CIPM’s upcoming 57th International Conference and Exhibition, themed ‘Reimagining the New World of Work,’ scheduled to take place from 27th to 30th October 2025 in Abuja.
The courtesy visit was attended by senior government officials, including the Lagos State Head of Service, Mr Bode Agoro, MCIPM; Hon. Commissioner for Establishment & Training, Mr. Afolabi Ayantayo; Permanent Secretaries of the Lagos State Government; and executives of the CIPM Alausa Chapter.
A key highlight of the meeting was the announcement of Africa’s largest HR event – the 57th International Conference & Exhibition (CIPMICE 2025). This landmark event, themed ‘Reimagining the New World of Work’, is set to redefine the future of work and will take place from 27th to 30th October 2025 in Abuja.
Speaking on the significance of the conference, Mallam Ahmed Ladan Gobir, FCIPM, stated:
“CIPMICE 2025 promises an array of insightful sessions, featuring dynamic keynote speakers, game-changing panel discussions, unrivalled networking opportunities, and cutting-edge insights into HR and leadership transformation.”
Lagos State has consistently demonstrated its leadership in human capital investment, and CIPM is proud to collaborate in fostering a resilient and future-ready workforce.
The countdown to CIPMICE 2025 has officially begun! Stakeholders, HR professionals, and business leaders are encouraged to mark their calendars and prepare for an HR revolution that will shape the future of people management across Africa and beyond.
For more information and updates, visit: https://cipmnigeria.org/conference/
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The Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria (CIPM) is the apex regulatory body for human resource management in Nigeria, committed to advancing excellence in people management.
