President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commended the Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM) for its immense contributions to the development of the country and its people.
The president made the commendation at the 2024 Annual National Management Conference of the Nigerian Institute of Management (Chartered) held in Port Harcourt, Rivers state.
He said the institute’s managerial expertise was vital in unlocking the full potential of resources and human capital that abound in the country.
The president, who was represented by the Head of Civil Service of the Federation (HCSF), Mrs Didi Esther Walson-Jack, called for collective action among the government, business leaders, civil society and the citizenry in achieving the desired economic stability.
“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.
“As we chart the way forward, I urge all of you, leaders, managers, and professionals, to foster collaboration across sectors.
“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 said.
The president said the federal government has adopted a multifaceted approach to confront security challenges, enhanced intelligence capabilities, strengthened community policing and equipped the security forces.
He said his administration is 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 Nigerians to emulate NIM by synergising with government in “building a nation of our dreams that embodies peace, prosperity and progress.”
The keynote speaker and former chairman of Access Bank Dr Ajoritsedere Awosika applauded the timeliness of the theme of the conference, and emphasised the importance of collaboration between the government and the people to foster economic growth.
She said government alone cannot solve all the problems of the nation, and, therefore, called for 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, the president and chairman NIM Council, Dr Christiana Atako, 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.
