The President of the Chartered Institute of Administration (CIA) has congratulated 290 newly inducted members, describing their admission into the institute as a significant milestone in their professional careers and a testament to their dedication to excellence in administration.
The new members were formally inducted following what the institute described as a rigorous selection and assessment process designed to ensure that only qualified individuals are admitted into the professional body.
Addressing the inductees during the induction ceremony, the CIA president commended them for meeting the institute’s professional and ethical standards, urging them to uphold the principles of integrity, accountability, and competence throughout their careers.
He said membership of the institute carries not only prestige but also the responsibility of contributing to the advancement of administrative practice and good governance across both the public and private sectors.
According to him, professional administrators play a critical role in improving organisational efficiency, strengthening institutional capacity, and promoting effective service delivery.
The institute’s president encouraged the new members to embrace continuous learning and professional development to remain relevant in an increasingly dynamic and technology-driven workplace.
He also urged them to uphold the institute’s code of ethics, noting that professionalism, transparency, and discipline remain essential qualities for administrators entrusted with leadership and management responsibilities.
The induction ceremony brought together senior members of the institute, government officials, industry professionals, academics, and the families of the inductees to celebrate the latest additions to the institute’s membership.
The newly inducted professionals expressed appreciation for the opportunity to join the institute, pledging to apply the knowledge and values acquired through the professional qualification process in their respective fields.
The Chartered Institute of Administration said the induction forms part of its broader mission to strengthen professional standards in administration by producing competent practitioners capable of addressing contemporary governance and organisational challenges.
The institute also reaffirmed its commitment to promoting capacity building, leadership development, and ethical administration through continuous training, research, certification programmes, and professional advocacy.
Stakeholders at the event noted that the growing number of certified administrators reflects increasing recognition of professional administration as a vital component of national development, institutional effectiveness, and sustainable economic growth.
They further called on the new inductees to serve as ambassadors of the profession by demonstrating excellence, innovation, and accountability in every organisation they serve.
With the induction of the 290 new members, the Chartered Institute of Administration said it remains committed to expanding its professional community while maintaining the high standards that define the institution and the administration profession in Nigeria.
