***Over 30 Inducted as Trainers Commit to Raising Standards in Governance
A bold vision for Nigeria’s public sector reform took center stage in Abuja as the Association of Accredited Management Trainers in Nigeria (AAMTN) inducted a new cohort of professional trainers committed to driving ethical, high-impact capacity building across the country.
Held on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, the induction ceremony and general meeting brought together government officials, private sector leaders, development partners, and training experts. At its core was a shared mission: to redefine how civil service professionals are trained—anchored in ethics, professionalism, and national transformation.
Chairman of AAMTN’s Board of Trustees, Elder Simeon Babani Seidu Abuh, reflected on the Association’s beginnings, calling it “a spontaneous convergence of minds” determined to change the face of management training in Nigeria.
“This was never a one-man idea,” he said. “We envisioned a community that would promote ethical, research-driven, and impactful training for public institutions. And today, that vision is maturing.”
Abuh hailed the Centre for Management Development (CMD) for its validation and ongoing support, noting that the Association had already attracted over 100 aspiring members and boasts a ten-member Board of Distinguished Fellows. He challenged ministries, departments, agencies (MDAs), and the private sector to work exclusively with accredited trainers.
“We can no longer afford mediocrity in service delivery,” he said firmly. “Let this be a wake-up call to the Head of Civil Service and other institutions to prioritize quality and professionalism.”
AAMTN President, Alhaji Auwal Salisu, echoed that urgency in his welcome remarks, describing the gathering as “an epoch-making event” for Nigeria’s professional development landscape.
“This induction signals a new chapter,” Salisu declared. “We are building a network of trainers who won’t just transfer knowledge, but will ignite transformation within the civil service.”
He charged the new inductees to apply their expertise with creativity and passion, aligning their work with national development goals. “Nigeria needs professionals who don’t just understand systems—but can help fix them.”
Throughout the day, speaker after speaker emphasized that public sector reform begins with the trainers. That without certified, ethical educators guiding the civil service, Nigeria’s long-term goals risk falling to chance.
The ceremony didn’t just welcome new members—it marked a strategic repositioning of training as a vital pillar of governance.
With Nigeria’s ongoing Federal Civil Service Rejuvenation Agenda, the Association pledged to remain on the frontlines of innovation, ethics, and accountability. From ministries to agencies to grassroots institutions, AAMTN’s goal is clear: raise the bar and keep it high.
“We are building a generation of professionals that the country can count on,” Salisu said. “Excellence is no longer optional—it’s urgent.”
As the curtains fell, the mood was one of resolve and purpose. AAMTN isn’t just growing in numbers; it’s growing in influence—ready to partner, ready to lead, and ready to transform.