Tinubu Hails NIM’s Role in National Devt

Olawale Ajimotokan in Abuja

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has lauded the Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM) for its invaluable contributions to in the nation’s development.

A statement yesterday by Head, Information and Public Relations, Office Head of Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Eno Olotu, said the President gave the adulation at the 2024 Annual National Management Conference of the Nigerian Institute of Management (Chartered), held in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, recently.

Tinubu, who was represented by Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs Didi Esther Walson-Jack, described NIM’s managerial expertise as vital in unlocking the full potential of resources and human capital in the country.

He said the theme of the Conference, “Economic Stability and National Security: The Contending Issues and the Way Forward,” was apt and relevant to charting a new course and national rebirth for the country in line with the federal government’s eight-point agenda.

“As we strive to actualise the vision of a prosperous and self-sufficient nation, we recognise that economic stability is crucial. It is the bedrock upon which we can build sustainable growth, create jobs, and foster innovation,” the President said.

He urged collaboration across sectors among the government, business leaders, civil society, and citizenry in achieving the desired economic stability.

The President declared that synergy can be built through harnessing of collective expertise to develop robust policies that will stimulate economic growth while ensuring safety and security of citizens.

He equally highlighted that government had 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 synergising with the government in building a nation that embodies peace, prosperity and progress.

In her keynote address, Former Chairman of Access Bank, Mrs. Ajoritsedere Awosika, applauded the timeliness of the conference theme and emphasised the importance of collaboration between the government and the people to foster economic growth.

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

In her opening remarks, President and Chairman NIM Council, Mrs. Christiana Atako, emphasised 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.