{
  "id": 4743815,
  "title": "NIM fellow harps on stronger service to institutions",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/nim-fellow-harps-on-stronger-service-to-institutions",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-01T00:02:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/nim-fellow-harps-on-stronger-service-to-institutions/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Profound transformation hinges on prioritizing people and culture above technology and strategy, according to Prof Oladele Balogun, a newly inducted fellow of the Nigerian Institute of Management. Balogun, who serves as Special Adviser on Administration to Pastor Enoch Adeboye of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, emphasized that being elected to the institute's elite ranks would bolster his ability to drive organizational and institutional development. The recognition, which came after his induction into the Nigerian Academy of Letters, carries significant weight for Balogun, given his focus on managing people within organizations. He highlighted that his association with the professional body has equipped him with management principles essential for developing institutions and their workforce. Balogun urged the new Fellows to view their elevation as a call to serve, rather than a reward for their professional achievements. NIM's President and Chairman, Commodore Abimbola Ayuba (retd.), encouraged the new Fellows not to rest on their laurels but to remain committed to supporting the Institute in its developmental strides. He urged them to utilize their skills, experience, and resources to serve the institute and humanity, identifying challenges in their areas of expertise and developing studies and recommendations to aid national development. Group Head, Human Resources at BUA Group International, Dotun Adako, addressed the gathering, emphasizing that sustainable organizational transformation requires fundamental changes in organizational culture, operations, and human potential. Adako stressed that leadership has evolved beyond traditional management and task delivery, with a growing emphasis on emotional intelligence, people development, and employee engagement. He urged organizations to prioritize people and organizational culture as the cornerstone of their strategies.",
  "summary": "A newly inducted fellow of the Nigerian Institute of Management, Prof Oladele Balogun, has stated that sustainable transformation depends on placing people and culture, beyond technology and strategy, at the centre of institutional change. Balogun, Special Adviser on Administration to Pastor Enoch Adeboye of the Redeemed Christian Church of God said his induction as a Read More:…",
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "NIM fellow harps on stronger service to institutions",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/nim-fellow-harps-on-stronger-service-to-institutions",
        "published": "2026-08-31T23:50:39.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}