The Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply Chain Management of Nigeria (CIPSMN) has inducted 206 new members into the institute at its 2025 Batch A induction ceremony in Lagos.
The institute also conferred Fellowship awards on five individuals, who were found worthy in both character and learning. The awardees are Isa Keffi Tukur, Atte Adejoke Ola, Victoria Eleojo Akoh-Ali, Amodu Owolabi Raolat, and Dr. Madu Augustine Chinwe.
The President, Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply Chain Management, Nigeria, Alhaji Sikiru Oladepo Balogun, said the event marked the cumulative of years of dedication, perseverance and burning of candles in the night for growth of individuals certified as knowledgeable and competent enough to practice the profession.
Balogun charged the inductees to maintain ethical responsibility as stated in their Act and to contribute meaningfully to the society to solve real world’s problems and to inspire change for better.
He urged new members to cooperate with other colleagues, network and seek more knowledge to develop themselves in the profession.
Balogun reminded them that they were stepping into a world that’s constantly changing where new challenges await daily, staying that it now their duty to approach each of the challenges with curiosity, integrity and a commitment to excellence.
“The knowledge you have gained will serve as the foundation but it is your continuous learning, adaptivity and passion that will define your success as a professional,” he said.
The president warned new members against joining bad wagons, stressing that the institute will not spare any discipline before handing such a person to the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) Code of Conduct Bureau or law enforcement agents for prosecution.
Delivery a paper on ‘Contributions of Procurement and Supply Chain Management Practice to National Development: A Call for Recognition’, Registrar and Chief Executive Officer, CIPSMN, Prof. M. J. Aliyu, highlighted the critical elements involved in the profession and its role in developing the country.
Aliyu said for the federal government to streamline curb wastage, corruption, and reduce incidents abandon projects among others, it must recognise the profession as an essential ingredient of democracy dividend delivery, and as part of effective budget implementation and good governance.
He urged the government to support and enforce the public procurement Act 14 and CIPSMN Act 21 of 2007 as a fundamental principle and best practices to ensure effective and efficient procurement system, ethics and accountability as a hallmark of professionalism.
The registrar added that the government must protect the property of citizens by ensuring and enforcing the right contract due process, principle and best practices in Nigeria procurement and supply management system.
