If you are involved, wish to pursue or advance your career in production or operations whether in public service or private sector you can apply for the membership of Nigerian Institute of Production Management (NIPM). The steps to take are as follows:

Step 1. Understand that NIPM and associated certificates are professional not academic. Membership is mandatory for the persons involved in the management of production and operations management. Operations cut across various departments of an organization.

Step 2. Make up your mind you want to pursue or advance a professional career which demand high standards of ethical conduct.

Step 3. Understand that your benefits as a member are:

• Receiving a certificate of membership which is renewable yearly through payment of annual subscription.
• Using approved designatory letters after your name. e.g. FNIPM, MNIPM, ANIPM).
• Receiving publications or information
• Attending meetings, workshops and conferences.
• Receiving discounts
• Membership networking and allied services

Step 4. Study the membership eligibility criteria below:

• Student Member – minimum of GCE O’Level/WAEC SSCE/NABTEB
• Graduate Member – minimum position: Supervisor
• Affiliate Member – minimum position: Supervisor/Team Leader
• Associate Member – Bsc or HND holders with not less than 2years in Management
• Full Member – PhD, MSc, MBA, BSc or HND with not less than 5 years managerial or leadership experience.
• Fellow – Above + 10 years in management or leadership, CEO/COO position or Director for not less than 5 years or General Manager for not less than 10 years in top/senior management
• Corporate Member – Reputable organization with a track record of professional integrity and public accountability.

Step 5. Purchase the Membership Application Form: N15,000 and any of the following amounts applicable to your sought grade of membership: student: N35,000, Graduate: N45,000, Affiliate: N50,000, Associate: N75,000, Full member: N95,000 Fellow: N150,000.

Step 6. Pay to Nigerian Institute of Production Management Account No 1011701292. (Do not pay to any individual. The Institute has not money collecting representative, agent or staff) payments are not refundable except where the Institute reject your application).

Step 7. Submit your completed Application Form.

Step 8. Expect to receive a membership notification through your e-mail address.

Step 9. As a registered member look for a branch or start one in your location.

Step 10. Attend membership induction ceremony.

For further enquiries, please contact us on:

Email: info@nipmnigeria.com.ng.

Tel: 08023140750, 08069006671 (Text messages only). Call: 08066411565, 09023194157