About CIPM

The Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria (CIPM) is the foremost regulatory body for Human Resource Management in Nigeria. Established in 1968 as the Personnel Management Association of Nigeria, it evolved into the Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria in 1973, before being granted a Chartered status by an Act of Parliament (CAP I15 LFN 2004).

As the apex HR regulatory body, CIPM is legally empowered to set and uphold professional standards, ensuring that HR practitioners meet the highest levels of knowledge, competence, and ethical practice. Through continuous learning, industry insights and strategic initiatives, we elevate people management, drive organisational excellence, and shape the future of HR in Nigeria.

CIPM remains the only recognised body regulating HR practice in Nigeria, with a commitment to fostering global best practices and empowering professionals to thrive.

Mal. Ahmed Ladan Gobir, FCIPM.

President & Chairman
of the Governing Council

Our Vision

To be the Institute of Choice for People Management.

Our Mission

To promote Excellence in People Management through Value Creation, Optimisation of Human Potential, Standardisation and Regulation of Human Resource Management.

Our Core Values - SCRIPT

Service

We understand the needs of our stakeholders and are committed to their delight

Creativity

We innovate to create value and drive the advancement of new frontiers

Respect

We recognize that every individual holds a special value and as such will ensure their dignity in all our interactions

Integrity

We commit to being honest in all our dealings

Professionalism

We are committed to continuous learning and to uphold the best practice in our field

Team Work

We collaborate to deliver valuable results

Our Objectives

  • To promote and develop the science and practice of personnel management in all its ramifications;
  • To foster and maintain investigations and research into the best means, and method of applying the science and art of Personnel Management and to encourage, extend, increase, disseminate and promote knowledge and the exchange of information and ideas with regard to all questions relating thereto or connect therewith;
  • To develop and maintain high standard of professional competence and ensure that the management of human resource in Nigeria, both in public and private sectors, conforms with the best professional standards;
  • To conduct research into and publish materials relating to the discipline of Human Resource Management.

Our Code of Conduct

The Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria as the apex regulatory body for Human Resource Management practice in Nigeria is committed to the highest possible standards of professional conduct and competency among its members.

Therefore, as a member of the Institute, I pledge that I shall at all times:

Carry out my duties and responsibilities with integrity and diligence

Demonstrate competence and ethical behaviour in all my business, professional and personal activities

Respect the laws of the land

Promote, encourage and emplace acceptable processes and procedures in the practice of Human Resource Management within my sphere of influence

Endeavour to make personal decisions after considering all options, of which resignation may be one, in defence of this code of conduct, where there are conflicts between my professional obligations and the expectations of my job roles.