There Nigerians are among the six Africans honoured by Project Management Institute (PMI), the leading professional organisation for project management, for making it to the prestigious Future50 list. The list features 50 outstanding rising leaders transforming the world and represents a new cohort of project professionals driving transformation across all PMI regions and industries.
Senior Education Specialist, World Bank, Aisha Garba; Director and Principal Architect, cmDesign Atelier Tosin Oshinowo, and Senior Project Manager, IT Programmes and Portfolio Management, Union Bank of Nigeria, John Ndubuisi, were recognised by PMI for their efforts at reshaping the future through projects. The list also features three other Africans: Kathleen Siminyu from Kenya, Manuel Praia from Angola, and Abdalah Maiguizo from Niger.
In the world today, global megatrends such as digital disruption, demographic shifts, and the climate crisis are driving the future of business and society. At the same time, the global economy needs 25 million new project professionals by 2030.
The 2023 Future 50 honourees collectively set an example and lead the charge in problem-solving while creating a better world through projects.
Congratulating the F50s, MD, Sub Saharan Africa, PMI, George Asamani, said: “We remain committed to equipping the youth with the knowledge, skills, and tools needed to not only embrace change but also to be the drivers of it. Your achievements today are a testament to Africa’s incredible talent and potential.”
Source: The Guardian
