Abuja: The Chartered Institute of Project Managers of Nigeria (CIPMN) has announced its plan to develop a homegrown project management framework aimed at addressing Nigeria’s persistent project execution challenges in both the public and private sectors. This initiative was revealed by the Registrar-General of CIPMN, Mr. Henry Mbadiwe, during the Institute’s 2025 Mid-Year Training Programme and Induction Ceremony held in Abuja.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, the newly proposed framework, named Delivering Unified Controlled Agile Project (DUCAP), is a hybrid model that integrates international standards such as PRINCE2 and the Association for Project Management (APM) with indigenous insights and field experiences from across Nigeria’s diverse regions. Mr. Mbadiwe highlighted that DUCAP is specifically tailored for Nigeria, leveraging lessons from globally tested frameworks adapted to local environments, whether for road projects in Kano or infrastructure development in Lagos.
Mbadiwe pointed out that widespread failures and delays in Nigerian projects have been linked to an overreliance on foreign methodologies that lack contextual adaptation, leading to inefficiency and abandoned outcomes. He emphasized that DUCAP is designed to rectify these issues by simplifying, structuring, and enhancing project delivery.
Furthermore, Mbadiwe announced plans to introduce enforcement mechanisms to ensure that only certified professionals manage and oversee projects nationwide. He stressed that this regulatory framework aims to improve outcomes and move away from the era of project failures and mismanagement, asserting that project management is crucial for driving sustainable economic development in Nigeria.
Mr. Emmanuel Afolayan, President and Chairman of the CIPMN Council, reiterated the Institute’s shift from awareness to implementation, emphasizing that compliance monitoring would soon commence across institutions. He affirmed the Institute’s commitment to elevating professionalism and enforcing project management standards across the country.
In addition, Mr. Olayinka Ojo, Permanent Secretary for Economic Planning and Budget in Lagos State, lauded the Institute’s development of a localized methodology for improving project outcomes nationwide, describing it as a pivotal moment in Nigeria’s development journey.
Former lawmaker Mr. Sani Sha’aban urged Institute members to act with national purpose and professional discipline, stressing that committed project management could reshape Nigeria’s future.
The event included panel discussions, expert presentations, and the induction of 604 new and upgraded members, including 60 fellows and 245 chartered professionals. Established in 2018, the CIPMN has evolved into a professional institution dedicated to supporting national development through the formalization of project execution practices.