The Chartered Institute of Administrators and Management Consultants (CIAMC) in Ghana has marked its 25th anniversary with a call for professionals to uphold high standards of conduct, continuous learning, and innovation. This was made by Mr. Samuel Mawusi Asafo, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of CIAMC, at the Institute's anniversary celebration, which included a graduation ceremony, induction of new members, and fellowship. The event aimed to strengthen organisational performance and national development.
According to Mr. Asafo, professional qualifications must be complemented by continuous professional development, ethical conduct, and practical experience. This enables practitioners to respond effectively to the changing business environment. He emphasized that the Institute remains committed to improving its training programs, expanding professional development opportunities, and providing students with the knowledge and practical skills required to excel in administration and management consultancy.
Mr. Asafo considered human resource development essential to national stability, economic growth, and institutional effectiveness. He urged practitioners to embrace continuous learning, stating that professional excellence requires consistent effort to update knowledge, improve skills, and adapt to developments within their respective industries. He noted that professionalism is not something acquired and kept for life but something that must be worked towards every day.
The CEO encouraged the newly inducted members to remain actively involved in the Institute's activities and uphold its professional standards. He reminded them that the Institute, as a professional body established by law, has regulatory responsibilities and can sanction members found guilty of professional misconduct. Mr. Asafo congratulated the graduating students and urged them to apply the knowledge and experience acquired during their training to address organisational challenges.
Ehunabobrim Prah Agyensaim VI, Board Chairman of CIAMC, stated that the Institute is expanding access to professional training and membership opportunities. This aims to develop a wider pool of qualified administrators and management consultants. He mentioned that the Institute currently operates 12 training centres nationwide and collaborates with five tertiary institutions to strengthen professional education and training.
The Board Chairman noted that the Institute's approach goes beyond awarding certificates to equipping practitioners with practical skills for effective problem-solving in workplaces and organisations. He congratulated the graduating students and inducted members, describing their achievement as the outcome of their dedication, perseverance, and commitment to professional development. Mr. Agyensaim urged them to apply their newly acquired knowledge and skills with confidence and integrity in their respective workplaces.
The 25th-anniversary celebration formed part of activities marking the Institute's contribution to professional administration and management consultancy in Ghana. The event showcased the Institute's efforts to produce administrators and management consultants with the competence and integrity required to support organisations and national development. The CIAMC has been working to extend its professional training programs beyond existing centres to reach more people across the country.
Key points
- CIAMC urges professionals to uphold high standards of conduct, continuous learning, and innovation.
- The Institute operates 12 training centres nationwide and collaborates with five tertiary institutions.
- CIAMC aims to produce administrators and management consultants with the competence and integrity required to support organisations and national development.
