Join Nigeria's Premier Community of Professional Managers, Administrators and Leaders
Membership of IPMA Nigeria is a lifelong investment in your career, leadership capacity, professional credibility, and personal growth.
Designed to grow with your career.
Our membership framework is designed to recognize individuals at different stages of their professional journey while providing a structured pathway for continuous development and advancement.
Whether you are a student, graduate, experienced professional, executive, entrepreneur, or distinguished leader, there is a membership category designed specifically for you.
As a member of IPMA Nigeria, you will enjoy:
Membership is a mark of excellence, competence, and commitment to ethical professional practice.
Whatever your career stage, there is a place for you.
Student Member
For students enrolled in universities, polytechnics, colleges of education and other recognized institutions pursuing management, administration, business, public administration, leadership or related disciplines.
Associate Member
Suitable for graduates and early-career professionals with recognized academic or professional qualifications committed to building successful careers in management and administration.
- Bachelor's Degree
- Higher National Diploma (HND)
- Professional qualifications from recognized institutions
- Equivalent qualifications approved by the Institute
Full Member
Awarded to experienced professionals who have demonstrated competence, practical experience and commitment to professional excellence.
Applicants are expected to possess relevant academic qualifications together with appropriate professional or managerial experience.
Fellow
One of the highest professional recognitions awarded by the Institute, reserved for distinguished professionals who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, professional integrity, significant career achievements and meaningful contributions to the profession or national development.
Fellowship recognizes excellence, influence and outstanding service.
Senior Fellow
Honours accomplished executives and professionals with extensive leadership experience and exceptional records of service. Recipients are recognized as mentors, industry leaders and ambassadors of professional excellence.
Doctoral Fellow
Awarded to highly accomplished scholars, researchers, academics and professionals whose work has significantly advanced knowledge, leadership, innovation and professional practice.
It reflects the Institute's commitment to celebrating intellectual excellence.
Your professional journey grows with your experience.
As your qualifications, experience and contributions increase, you become eligible for advancement to higher grades of membership.
What we expect from every applicant.
Certain grades may require additional experience, interviews, assessment, or Council approval.
Joining IPMA Nigeria is simple.
Complete the online membership application form.
Provide accurate personal, educational and professional details.
Upload the required academic and professional credentials.
Submit degrees, diplomas, certifications and identification.
Your application is reviewed by the Membership Committee.
Assessment is based on qualifications, experience and ethical standing.
Receive an admission decision and payment instructions.
Successful applicants proceed with induction fee payment.
Complete the required induction and orientation programme.
Understand the Institute's values, ethics and member benefits.
Receive your membership package and portal access.
Certificate, designation, digital identity and full member benefits.
Step 6 — Receive your membership package
You are now officially part of the IPMA Nigeria professional community.
Preserve the quality of the profession.
These responsibilities help preserve the quality and reputation of the profession.
Transparent fees for every membership grade.
One-time application and induction fees, plus annual subscription and development levy. All amounts in Nigerian Naira (₦).
Doctoral Fellow
- Application
- ₦20,000
- Induction
- ₦230,000
- Subscription
- ₦20,000
- Development Levy
- ₦30,000
Senior Fellow
- Application
- ₦20,000
- Induction
- ₦230,000
- Subscription
- ₦20,000
- Development Levy
- ₦30,000
Fellow
- Application
- ₦20,000
- Induction
- ₦120,000
- Subscription
- ₦10,000
- Development Levy
- ₦30,000
Full Member
- Application
- ₦15,000
- Induction
- ₦98,000
- Subscription
- ₦7,000
- Development Levy
- ₦20,000
Associate
- Application
- ₦10,000
- Induction
- ₦75,000
- Subscription
- ₦5,000
- Development Levy
- ₦10,000
NYSC Member
- Application
- ₦10,000
- Induction
- ₦25,000
- Subscription
- ₦5,000
- Development Levy
- ₦10,000
Annual subscription is renewed yearly. Application and induction fees are one-time payments due upon successful admission.
Distinguished by excellence and integrity.
Organizations increasingly seek professionals who combine technical expertise with ethical leadership and practical management skills.
IPMA membership demonstrates that you are committed to professional excellence, lifelong learning, ethical conduct, leadership development and continuous improvement. It distinguishes you as a professional dedicated to delivering value and maintaining high standards.
Our membership fees are structured to remain affordable while supporting the Institute's commitment to delivering high-quality professional services, training, certification, and member support.
A detailed schedule of current application fees, induction fees, annual subscriptions, and development levies is available on the Membership Fees page and during the online application process.
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Whether you are just beginning your career or already leading organizations, IPMA Nigeria provides the recognition, knowledge, network, and opportunities you need to achieve greater professional success.
Join a community of professionals committed to excellence, innovation, leadership, and lifelong learning.
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