NIM fellow harps on stronger service to institutions

Prof Oladele Balogun, a newly inducted fellow of the Nigerian Institute of Management, emphasized that sustainable transformation hinges on prioritizing people and culture over technology and strategy. Balogun, who serves as Special Adviser on Administration to Pastor Enoch Adeboye of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, received the prestigious honor following his induction into the Nigerian Academy of Letters.

He highlighted the importance of the Fellowship, particularly given his role in managing people and organizational development. Balogun noted that his induction into the institute has equipped him with management principles essential for enhancing organizational performance and supporting the institutions under his care. Speaking at the 65th NIM Awards, Fellows and Spouses’ Day in Lagos, Balogun urged the new Fellows to view their elevation as a call to greater service rather than merely a reward for their professional achievements.

The President and Chairman of Council of NIM, Commodore Abimbola Ayuba (retd.), encouraged the Fellows to leverage their skills, experience, and resources for the betterment of the institute and society, urging them to contribute studies and recommendations to aid national development. Group Head, Human Resources at BUA Group International, Dotun Adako, discussed the necessity of fundamental changes in organizational culture, operations, and human potential for sustainable transformation.

Adako stressed that leadership has evolved to incorporate emotional intelligence and people development, urging organizations to place people and organizational culture at the core of their strategies for lasting change.