Dear Esteemed Chapter Members,
It is my distinct honor to welcome you to the Project Management institute (PMI) Nigeria Chapter – the center of project management excellence in Nigeria.
Nigeria is at a pivotal moment of transformation, and project management is no longer just a discipline; it is the engine that will drive sustainable development, infrastructure delivery, economic resilience, social re-integration and national unity.
As our nation stands at a crossroad, our challenges – infrastructure deficits, youth unemployment, project failures and abandonment, policy implementation gaps, poor governance and bad leadership – are not problems of resources alone. They are problems of project, program and portfolio issues.
Every failed project is a lost opportunity. Every successful project is a bridge to a better and sustainable future.
Our Mission: EMPOWERING PROFESSIONALS, DRIVING IMPACT
Our mission is both focused and ambitious: to advance the practice, science, and profession of project management in Nigeria by delivering world-class professional development, fostering a vibrant community of practice, and championing ethical, results-driven leadership.
We will achieve this by:
- Providing access to PMI global standards tailored to Nigeria’s unique business environment and project economy.
- Creating continuous learning platforms, mentorship programs, and certification pathways.
- Bridging the gap between theory and on-ground project success across industries – from oil & gas to technology, construction to infrastructure, agriculture to healthcare, banking & financial services to manufacturing and corporate governance to public service & administration.
Our Vision: TO BE NIGERIA’S GOLD STANDARD FOR PROJECT SUCCESS
Our vision is crystal clear: To be the undisputed catalyst for project success in Nigeria, producing globally competitive project professionals who deliver value, inspire trust, transform national challenges into clear opportunities and lead with purpose.
We envision a Nigeria where every public and private sector project is led by a certified, competent, and ethically grounded project manager – reducing waste, increasing ROI, and creating lasting value for all stakeholders.
A GROWTH-Focused Chapter for You
This Chapter is committed to deliberate, inclusive growth – growth in our membership, growth in the competence of our practitioners, and growth in the recognition of project management as a strategic capability.
We are open for collaboration and partnership on:
- Chapter Expansion: Establishing stronger footprints across Nigeria – in emerging hubs across the six geopolitical zones.
- Student & Youth Engagement: Building project management capacity among students, young Nigerians and small business owners to drive local economic growth.
- Industry & Government Partnerships: Collaborating with government agencies, development banks, and corporate bodies to embed PMI global standards into national projects.
- Digital Transformation: Enhancing our virtual presence and platforms to ensure every member, regardless of location, has access to global best practices and support and our global community of project professionals.
A Call to Action
To our existing members, thank you for your trust. To prospective members, you are not just joining a Chapter; you are joining a movement and a community to redefine how work gets done in Nigeria.
I invite you to explore our website. Attend an event. Take a course. Ask a question. Bring a colleague. Also, engage actively, volunteer generously, and learn continuously.
Together, we will not just manage projects, we will build legacies and shape a prosperous Nigeria. Let’s grow, deliver and lead together. Let us deliver Nigeria’s promise through project success!
Yours in service,
Arc. Dr. Gbolahan Pearl Oyelakin, PMP®, MNIA, Intl. AIA
President, PMI Nigeria Chapter
