Lagos State Governor [Babajide Sanwo‑Olu](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Babajide_Sanwo-Olu) commended the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM) for its sustained contribution to human‑resource management and professional growth, describing the institute as a vital partner in building the nation’s workforce capacity. The commendation was delivered as he received a delegation led by the institute’s President and Chairman of the Governing Council, Mallam Ahmed Ladan Gobir, at the State House, Marina, Lagos.
During the visit, the governor was formally inducted as a Fellow of the institute, an honour conferred at CIPM’s 58th International Conference and Exhibition. He also lauded the successful hosting of the event, noting that the annual gathering offers a crucial platform for knowledge sharing, professional development and capacity building for employees in both the public and private sectors.
**What commitments did the governor make?**
He assured the delegation that Lagos State officials will continue to participate in future CIPM conferences, even beyond his tenure, underscoring the state’s dedication to investing in workforce development.
**How is the institute’s impact reflected locally?**
Sanwo‑Olu expressed satisfaction with the rising number of Lagos State public servants enrolling as CIPM members and taking advantage of its development programmes, stating, "Human capital development is a central pillar of my administration’s growth agenda."
Reflecting on his new fellowship, the governor praised CIPM’s rigorous membership process, emphasizing that the honour is earned solely on merit. Earlier, Mallam Gobir congratulated Sanwo‑Olu on the fellowship and reiterated his appreciation for the governor’s consistent support of human‑capital initiatives and the broader HR profession.
The governor’s remarks highlight the collaborative effort between government and professional bodies to strengthen Nigeria’s human‑resource landscape and sustain economic progress.