The Institute has successfully conducted her 4th Induction of members into the Institute Among the Inductees were the Hon Minister of Information & Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, The Oni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogwusi and so many others. The high point of the event was the induction of the new fellows of the institute and Presentation/Inauguration of new Governing Council of the Institute.

Speaking at the event, the President of the Institute and Chairman Governing Council, Amb. (Dr) Oyedokun Oyewole expressed displeasure on the way the 2016 budget was handled exposing irregular figures. Stressing on the theme for the event - Leveraging on Proper Information as basis for promoting transparency, accountability and good governance, the President said that there's need for proper information management to be taken serious and brought to the front border to save Nigeria from the embarrassments experienced so far across sectors.

Also speaking at the event, the Registrar of the Institute, commented the step taken by the Federal Government by giving directives to ministries, and agencies to start the first stage of digitizing their records for safer keeping from hazards but stressed that it does not end there, rather more laws need to be made to back it up.

You can watch the video above and also Click HERE to see pictures of the event

Annual Lecture, Induction and Awards

This Institute of Information Management Africa (IIM-Africa) Officially invites you her 2016 Annual Lecture, Induction and awards holding on Saturday 19th March 2016 @ University of Lagos (UNILAG) Guest house conference theater.

THEME:  Leveraging on Proper Information Management as Basis for Promoting Transparency, Accountability and Good Governance in Nigeria.

The event promises to be engaging and mind blowing with what you're going to learn. You just can't miss it!

ANNUAL REPORT

The Prestigious Institute for Information Management Professionals - IIM-Africa has published her 2015 annual report.
 In the report, the President and Chairman, Governing Council of the Institute, Dr. Oyedokun said the institute has embarked on a number of Intervention Programs aimed at bridging the Information gaps in different sectors under the ‘Data Access Intervention Initiative (DAII)’. The Data access Intervention Initiative (DAII) is a program developed by the institute and aimed at promoting access to information for effective service delivery in the society and expected to facilitate an industry movement to connect citizens to various services like health care, education and real estate.


He also said that in 2015, the Institute was able to train top professionals across top industries in Nigeria such as oil and gas industry, telecommunication, construction to mention few. These professional training programs has helped attendees to enhance their productivity, efficiency and also reduce organization cost and risk. Training organized during the year includes but not limited to Document Control, Improving Information and Records Management Using Existing tools, Records and Information Management (Primer and Advance).

Also, According to the IIM boss, a health sector project called “MedicPurse” was introduced. The Project was designed to empower patients with their own health data and improve the quality of patient-clinician interactions to enhanced quality of life, better treatment outcomes and potential reduction in costs and this project assisted the sector bridge the information gap and promoted better service delivery in the sector. Click HERE to see the Full report.

RIMA Foundation Knowledge Network (RFK-Network)/IIM Quarterly Training

Records and Information Management Awareness Foundation (RIMA) Knowledge Network (RFK-Network) in Collaboration with the Institute (IIM-Africa) in line with propagating a public information management consciousness has scheduled their 4th and last quarterly training programme for the year 2015.

In a Communique from the RIMA Boss Amb Dr. Oyedokun Ayodeji, the free training programme is scheduled to hold on 12th December at the IIM Secretariat, SAIM House 35 Association Avenue Ilupeju , Lagos Nigeria by 9:00am Prompt.

The theme for the training is; Importance of Risk and Quality Management in Small and Medium Enterprises
Also on the Programme, the following activities are expected;  
* RIM Career Counseling Session
* RIM Products presentation
* Business Networking Session


Special Guest Speaker: Mr. Adeyemi Kolawole Olufemi SPMIIM, Product Manager, New Business Solutions Chamsaccess (Subsidiary of Chams Plc)
  
The RFK-Network Free Quarterly Training in line with the objectives of the Non-proft Organisation , is a RIMA Foundation project, aimed at educating members of the public on the management and security of records and information, covering topics and issues relating to Information management, technology and security, for the development, encouragement / enhancement of professionalism among practitioners (professionals and non-professionals) for the enthronement of global best practices in the RIM industry.

For: Sponsorship, product presentation and participation, kindly contact training@iim-africa.org before 30th November 2015.

Training: IIM Executive Certification Program

IIM Executive Certification Program
Fast-Track Certification Program for Executives and Senior Information Managers

Program Overview

The Institute of Information Management Executive Certification Program is one of the best investments you can make in your future, with a strong foundation in information management and governance practices and concepts. Developed by a faculty of top-ranked experienced multi-national Professionals in the Industry. The program is currently offered globally. Designed to provide the skills and tools required for success in today’s competitive global business environment, this series of 15 subjects areas (modules) is designed to meet the needs of motivated information professionals and managers in a wide range of industries. To excel in today’s business world, information managers must continually work to refine and update their skills. Participants will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to lead the requisite change in their organisations, required for efficient service, reduced operating cost, elimination of associated business risks, enhanced competitive advantage, compliance with statutory and industry regulations.

In the bid to promote organizational excellence through Corporate Information Governance in Nigeria and Africa, the Institute of Information Management Africa has decided to take Information Management initiatives to various  organizations by creating free training programs for corporate bodies tagged the MOBILE INSTITUTE.

The training packages includes; Managing Physical and Electronic Records, Corporate Information governance, Managing HR records, Information Management for Compliance, Managing financial Records, and lastly, Records Management Training for Freedom of Information Officers. 

Some of the benefits of the program includes:

• Information Management awareness among employees with better understanding of their roles in information management
• Greater protection of sensitive data
• Access to critical business intelligence in a timely manner
• Better information sharing and decision making
• Increased value of information throughout its lifecycle
• Decreased information management costs and risks 

 See the Poster below for More info and Booking details