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Founded 2003 · Chartered 2023

Leading the practice of strategy in Nigeria and Africa

Professional membership, certification, training and research in strategic management, leadership, entrepreneurship and governance.

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Act No. 46Chartered by law in 2023
Since 2003More than two decades of strategy education
15 chaptersServing strategists across Nigeria
5 gradesFrom Student Member to Fellow

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2003Two decades of building Nigeria’s strategists

About the Institute

Africa’s premier institute for strategy crafting

The Institute of Strategic Management of Nigeria (Chartered) is a non-government, non-profit, independent professional, learning and research organisation. Through courses in strategic management, leadership, entrepreneurship, governance and digital innovation, it sets the pace for executive training and professional development.

Our mission

To advance and promote knowledge and skills in strategic management, strategic leadership, strategic entrepreneurship and governance.

Our vision

To be a world-class professional body and a pan-African best reference in strategic management.

AEMr. Alex Ndudi Enebeli, FSMPresident and Chairman-in-Council
OOMr. Obitunde Obiyemi, FSMRegistrar and Chief Executive
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The professional pathway

A clear route from student to strategist

Four examination stages build knowledge, skill and practice, with exemptions for relevant degrees.

01

Preliminary

NCE, OND, WAEC or NECO

Foundations of governance, management, entrepreneurship, marketing and law.

  • 8 subjects
  • 2 diets
02

Knowledge

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

The strategic management process, strategy and policy, communication and leadership.

  • 6 subjects
  • 1 diet
03

Skill

Master’s degree or equivalent

Strategy in action, tools and techniques, strategic intent and governance.

  • 10 subjects
  • 2 diets
04

Application

Doctorate or equivalent

Journal review, published articles, a governance internship and a thesis.

  • Research
  • Thesis

Membership

Find the grade that fits you

Choose a grade to see who it is for and what it gives you. Apply online and pay securely through the member portal.

Grade 1

Student Member

Start early

For undergraduates currently in any higher institution who want to begin their journey in strategic management.

  • Access to the professional examinations
  • Student rates for workshops and events
  • Join your local chapter
  • A route to Associate membership
Apply as a Student
Grade 2

Graduate Member

From campus to career

For recent graduates of accredited higher institutions who are currently enrolled for NYSC service.

  • Professional examinations with exemptions
  • Mentoring from senior members
  • Networking through chapters and events
  • A route to Associate membership
Apply as a Graduate
Grade 3

Associate Member

Post-nominal: ASM

For professionals with less than a decade of work experience who want to build the foundations of a career as a strategist.

  • Use the ASM designation after your name
  • Membership certificate and award plaque
  • Seminars, conferences and MCPD workshops
  • A national network of strategists
Apply as an Associate See requirements and fees
Grade 4

Full Member

Post-nominal: MSM

For experienced professionals and practitioners with over a decade of experience, or Level 12 and above in the civil service.

  • Use the MSM designation after your name
  • Speak at ISMNC conferences and seminars
  • A path to the consulting licence
  • Eligibility for the Fellowship upgrade
Apply as a Full Member
Grade 5

Fellow

Post-nominal: FSM

The Institute’s highest grade, for Full Members of good standing with senior experience and a record of service to the profession.

  • Use the FSM designation after your name
  • Investiture at the Annual General Meeting
  • Membership of the Board of Fellows
  • Shape the future of the Institute
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Member Registry

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Training calendar

Find, book and pay in one place

Every workshop, course, examination and forum, filtered in a click. Attendance counts towards your MCPD.

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06NOV
MCPD workshop

Strategic foresight for leaders

Online2 MCPD credits

Members free
14NOV
Forum

Strategists’ Forum

Abuja and online3 MCPD credits

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20NOV
Executive education

Board strategy and governance

LagosCertificate

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27NOV
Chapter event

Rivers Chapter strategy breakfast

Port Harcourt1 MCPD credit

Register
04DEC
Examination

Professional examinations: Knowledge stage

All centresExam diet

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11DEC
MCPD workshop

Digital transformation strategy

Online2 MCPD credits

Members free
A confident executive

Elite certification

Strategic Management Consultant Certification

For professionals who want to be trusted advisers, guiding businesses and public institutions through complex challenges and turnarounds.

  • A practice licence recognised by lawRenewable every year
  • Induction into the Board of FellowsAutomatic on qualifying
  • Three examination modulesFor postgraduates, or Full Members with 10 years’ experience
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Knowledge

Strategy, explained and proven

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Strategy methodology

How ISMNC approaches strategy

A practical framework that takes leaders from analysis to execution, taught across every stage of the professional pathway.

  • 1Understand the environment
  • 2Set strategic intent
  • 3Craft and choose strategy
  • 4Execute, measure and adapt
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Case studies

Strategy in practice, by sector

How Nigerian institutions use strategic management to deliver results.

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Research and publications

Papers, briefs and Fellowship research

Thought leadership from the ISMNC Research Fellowship and members.

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Impact

Shaping leaders across the public and private sectors

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July 2026

2026 Annual Conference and AGM

Pathways to sustainable growth, transformative leadership and enterprise development across Africa.
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2026

Senior Nigerian Air Force officers inducted
Graduates celebrating
October 2025

COREG members inducted
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November 2025

Strategists’ Forum 2025

Institutions we have worked with

  • Nigerian Air Force
  • Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation
  • Nigerian Meteorological Agency
  • Conference of Registrars of Polytechnics (COREG)

Chapters

15.

Chapters bringing strategists together across Nigeria

Local events, networking and mentoring, close to where you live and work.

South West
South South
South East
North Central
North West
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Members in other states are served by the National Secretariat.

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News

From the Institute

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The Strategy 2026: strategy as Nigeria’s superpower

The President, the Registrar and the Lagos Chapter Chair on why strategy matters now.

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Graduates celebrating

COREG members inducted into the Institute

Registrars of polytechnics and colleges of technology join ISMNC.

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An engaged audience

Strategic management, crucial for productivity and sustainability

ISMNC honours the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation.

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