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About Conference
The 26th Annual Branch Conference of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria (CIPM) Rivers State Branch is themed: “Future-Driven HR: Harnessing AI, Leadership, Talent and Well-Being for Sustainable Workplaces.” In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, the need to future-proof organizations has become more critical than ever. This year’s theme highlights the strategic integration of artificial intelligence, effective leadership, purposeful talent management, and employee well-being as essential pillars for building resilient and sustainable workplaces.
Key Focus Areas:
Artificial Intelligence and the Future of HR
- Understanding how AI is reshaping talent acquisition, employee engagement, performance management, and HR analytics
Transformational Leadership in the New Era
- Examining the traits, competencies, and behaviours required of HR and business leaders to drive change and foster inclusive cultures
Strategic Talent Management
- Discussing innovative practices for attracting, developing, and retaining top talent in an increasingly competitive and dynamic labour market
Employee Well-Being and Mental Health
- Exploring holistic approaches to promote psychological safety, work-life balance, and overall employee wellness as enablers of productivity and sustainability
Labour Law, Unionism, and the Sustainable Workplace
- Exploring the role of labour legislation and trade unions in promoting fair employment practices, industrial harmony, and long-term organisational sustainability within the framework of human rights and social responsibility.
The conference promises to provide a comprehensive framework for engaging, evidence-based discussions that address the most pressing challenges and opportunities in the HR profession today. Renowned speakers and industry experts will offer valuable insights, practical tools, and forward-thinking strategies to equip participants for the future of work.
Join us as we chart a purposeful course towards more adaptive, people-focused, and sustainable HR practices
Speakers
Mallam Ahmed Ladan Gobir, FCIPM
President and Chairman of the Governing Council, CIPM
Dr. Pius-Imue Beatrice Barisi
Deputy Director/Imo State Controller,
Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment
Chief Chris Biriowu
Associate Professor of Employment Relations & Human Resource Management,
Rivers
State University
Alexander Comfort
Counseling Psychologist,
Clinical and Mental Health Counseling
Geoffrey Otokito, PhD, MCIPM
General Manager/Regional Manager Port Harcourt Region,
NSITF
Mrs. Maureen Ani
Director,
Aceplora Tech
Suoton Bereprebofa
Manager, ER/IR & Employee Communications,
Shell Companies in Nigeria
Joy Benson SHRM-SCP ACIPM ACIS BL LLB
Managing Partner,
Upswing Corporate Services Limited
Conference Schedule
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Opening Formalities & Introduction
- Compere
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Embracing Digital Transformation in HR: Ethical and Effective Use of Technology
- Mrs. Maureen Ani
Director,
Aceplora Tech
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Navigating Labour Law: A Strategic Guide for HR Professionals in a Dynamic Workplace
- Joy Benson SHRM-SCP ACIPM ACIS BL LLB
Managing Partner,
Upswing Corporate Services Limited
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Closing Formalities / Announcement
- Compere
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Opening Formalities & Introduction
- Compere
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From Thought to Action: Understanding Cognition and the Need for Cognitive Assessment in Enhancing Employee Wellbeing
- Chinwe Ekwuaju, Ph.D. (Cand.)
Doctoral Researcher in Neuropsychology, Bournemouth University, UK; Clinical Psychologist, Nigeria & Founder, MCM365 Practice Initiative (www.mcm365practice.com)
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Human Resource Management and National Security in Nigeria
- Geoffrey Otokito, PhD, MCIPM
General Manager/Regional Manager Port Harcourt Region,
Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF)
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Closing Formalities / Announcement
- Compere
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Arrival and Accreditation
- Compere
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Call to Order and Protocols
- Compere
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National Anthem / Code of Conduct
- Compere
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Welcome Address by the Branch Chairman
- Godswill Eke, ACIPM
Chairman, CIPM Rivers State Branch
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Opening Remarks by the President of CIPM
- Mallam Ahmed Ladan Gobir, FCIPM
President & Chairman of the Governing Council, CIPM
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Keynote Lecture: “Innovative HR: Shaping the Future of Work and Employee Well-being”
- Chief Chris Biriowu, PhD, FCIPM
Associate Professor of Employment Relations & Human Resource Management, Rivers State University
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Tea Break
- Compere
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Second Lecture: “Prioritizing Employee Well-being and Mental Health in the Modern Workplace”
- Alexander Comfort
Counseling Psychologist, Clinical and Mental Health
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Third Lecture: “Building Resilient Workplaces: Leadership Strategies for Flexibility, Well-being, and Inclusivity”
- Suoton Bereprebofa
Manager, ER/IR & Employee Communications,
Shell Companies in Nigeria
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Lunch / Entertainment / Networking
- Compere
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Fourth Lecture: “Managing Union and Industrial Relations: Balancing Economic Hardship and Business Sustainability”
- Dr. Pius-Imue Beatrice Barisi
Deputy Director/Imo State Controller,
Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment
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Presentation of Conference Communique
- Rapporteurs
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Closing Remarks
- Mrs. Chidinma Obiejesi, MCIPM
Vice President, CIPM
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Vote of Thanks
- Catherine Kadiri, ACIPM
Vice Chairman, CIPM Rivers State Branch / Lead, Conference Planning Committee
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Closing Prayer
- Compere
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