NIM ELECTS DR. UMAR MUSTAPHA AS 26TH PRESIDENT, OTHER PRINCIPAL OFFICERS.
The Nigerian Institute of Management (Chartered) has elected Dr. Umar Musa Mustapha, FNIM, as its 26th President and Chairman of Council, following the successful completion of the tenure of the immediate past President, Commodore Abimbola Ayuba (Rtd.), FNIM, fdc.
Dr. Mustapha, who until his election served as Deputy President of the Institute, is the Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Mentholatum Nigeria Limited and a former Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Council of the University of Ibadan.
Also elected as principal officers to steer the affairs of the Institute for the next one year are Professor Emmanuel Umana, Vice-Chancellor of Obong University, as Deputy President, and Lady Christie Adejoh, a distinguished management consultant, as National Treasurer.
A seasoned management professional, accomplished corporate executive and multidisciplinary technocrat, Dr. Mustapha brings to his new position over 40 years of extensive leadership experience, including more than three decades at chief executive and board levels. His professional expertise spans business management, finance, economic policy, engineering, manufacturing, energy, education and human capital development.
Over the years, he has distinguished himself in several strategic leadership positions across the public and private sectors. As Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Council of the University of Ibadan, he provided leadership in institutional governance, policy reforms and financial restructuring. He has also served as Chairman of the Kano State Committee on Public-Private Partnerships, Council Member of Al-Qalam University, Katsina, and Chairman of the Manufacturing Sector Committee of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria, among other notable appointments.
In the corporate sector, Dr. Mustapha has demonstrated expertise in business transformation and strategic management. As Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Mentholatum Nigeria Limited, he spearheaded initiatives that significantly improved profitability, expanded market share and strengthened the company’s competitive position in West Africa. He previously served as Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Raleigh Nigeria Plc, where he led major operational reforms and business expansion initiatives.
His international experience includes consultancy and research assignments involving the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the World Bank and multinational corporations, with particular emphasis on fiscal policy, economic development, energy management and institutional transformation.
An accomplished scholar, Dr. Mustapha holds four doctoral qualifications and six master’s degrees from reputable universities across the United Kingdom, Australia, France and Nigeria. He is also a Fellow of several professional bodies, including the Nigerian Institute of Management (Chartered), the Nigerian Society of Engineers, the Institute of Directors and the Nigerian Institution of Mechanical Engineers.
Within NIM, Dr. Mustapha has demonstrated longstanding commitment to the Institute’s growth and development, having served in various capacities, including Deputy President, Council Member, Executive Committee Member, Chairman of the Board of Fellows, Chairman of the Programmes Committee, Zonal Chairman and Chapter Executive.
His emergence as the 26th President is expected to strengthen the Institute’s commitment to management excellence, ethical leadership, institutional governance, professional capacity building and national development, while consolidating the achievements and ongoing initiatives of previous administrations.
In a statement announcing the election, the Registrar/Chief Executive of the Institute, Dr. Taiwo Ganiyat Olusesi, expressed confidence in the capacity of the newly elected principal officers to build on the Institute’s achievements and further strengthen its relevance as a leading professional management body.
She commended the immediate past President, Commodore Abimbola O. Ayuba (Rtd.), FNIM, fdc, and the outgoing leadership for their contributions to the Institute’s growth, while reaffirming NIM’s commitment to seamless leadership transition, institutional continuity and sustained management excellence.
The formal investiture of the new President and Chairman of Council, which is expected to attract members of the Institute, government officials, corporate executives, representatives of professional bodies and other distinguished stakeholders, will take place on a date to be announced later.