CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF PROJECT MANAGERS OF NIGERIA (ESTABLISHMENT) ACT, 2017
Act · Governance
Policy date: 2017-01-01
An Act establishes the Chartered Institute of Project Managers of Nigeria as the regulatory body for project management practitioners. It targets project managers in public and private sectors, engineers, architects, contractors, government officers, and universities offering related programmes. This regulates the profession, sets competence standards, and enhances project delivery in Nigeria.
CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF PROJECT MANAGERS OF NIGERIA (ESTABLISHMENT) ACT, 2017
What Is This Policy?
An Act establishing the Chartered Institute of Project Managers of Nigeria (CIPMN) as the professional regulatory body for project management practitioners in Nigeria.
Who Does It Target?
Project managers in public and private sectors Engineers, architects, and contractors with project management roles Federal and state government project implementation officers Universities offering project management programmes
What Does It Aim to Achieve?
Regulate the practice of project management in Nigeria, set standards for competence and ethics, promote project management as a recognised profession, and improve project delivery outcomes in Nigeria.
Key Features
Licensing: Practitioners must be registered and hold a valid CIPMN licence to practise as certified project managers. Certification: Administers professional certification examinations at different levels of practice. Ethics Enforcement: Investigates and disciplines members for professional misconduct. Industry Engagement: Partners with government and private sector to promote professional project management practices.
Current Status
Rollout Stage: Active Coverage: Nationwide project management sector Beneficiaries: Project owners; contractors; Nigerian public through better project delivery Funding: Member subscriptions; examination fees
How to Access
Meet the educational and experience requirements for the relevant membership grade Pass CIPMN professional examinations Comply with the Code of Professional Conduct and pay annual subscriptions Application method: Apply for membership with CIPMN.
Official Resources
Website: Not publicly available Contact: Chartered Institute of Project Managers of Nigeria (CIPMN)
Legal Framework
The Chartered Institute of Project Managers of Nigeria (Establishment) Act 2017 establishes CIPMN as the statutory professional body for project management. It operates under the Companies and Allied Matters Act 2020 and the Public Procurement Act 2007 (on project management in public procurement). CIPMN aligns with the Project Management Institute (PMI) PMBOK standards, PRINCE2 methodology, and the ISO 21500 guidance on project management.