By Harriet Tornguvan
The Nigerian Institute of Management, NIM has honoured the Chief of Defence Staff General Christopher Gwabin Musa with the institution's highest Professional Membership Grade Award through meticulous processes on the 22 August 2024.
The National President of NIM, Dr Christiana Ataka said the event was where qualified and deserving members were conferred with the highest membership grade of the Institute.
Speaking at the event in Lagos, General Musa described the Institute as a beacon of excellence, fostering leadership, ethics, and professionalism in the management sphere.
The Defence Boss added that the event serves as a reminder of an efficient role in management which plays in the advancement and security of our dear country Nigeria.
According to General Musa serving in the armed forces of Nigeria has taught us the value of strategic leadership, discipline, and an unflinching devotion to duty-values that are consistent with this esteemed institute's objective.
"Recognition is more than just an award but a call to continue to uphold the high standards of excellence, integrity, and professionalism.
"To be recognized by such a distinguished body is not only a privilege but also a testament to the values we hold dear in our various capacities of service to our nation.
The Chief of Defence Staff also pledged to continue living up to the standards that come with this honour, for which he said he is incredibly grateful to behold.
The President of the Nigerian Institute of Management Dr.Ataka said "that the fellowship upgrade was not an end in itself but rather a call to higher responsibility and service to the institute, the management profession and the nation".
Dr Ataka urged the recipients to devote more of their time, talent, treasure and thinking to the service of the institute, the profession and the nation by displaying their competence when called upon.
She congratulated the institute’s elder statesmen and women who are receiving life membership awards at the event for keeping faith with the institute over the years.
