Leadership-Driven Systems for Industrial Excellence
Starting the event off with an insightful and inspiring welcome address, Prof. Rose-Margaret Ekeng-Itua (PhD), Founder and Chief Executive Officer of ATII, said the programme was designed to move organizations beyond compliance toward leadership-driven systems that strengthen governance, protect human capital, and enhance operational performance.
“Africa’s competitiveness will not be defined by ambition alone, but by how intentionally organizations embed structure, accountability, and continuous improvement into their operations,” she stated.
Moderated by Barr. Rachel Nsefik-Eyo, the executive training, held at the Panoramic Hall, Civic Centre, Lagos, attracted participants from manufacturing, energy, finance, public institutions, academia, and innovation-driven enterprises, reflecting the growing demand for globally aligned management systems in Nigeria’s industrial and institutional landscape.
Engagement with Professional Bodies
The training was attended by representative members of the Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEN) and the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), who joined the programme to share insights and support the participation of women engineers and industry professionals. Their presence underscored the increasing leadership role of women in engineering and industrial governance while highlighting ATII’s commitment to fostering inclusive and high-impact professional learning.
Delivering an engaging opening remark, Engr. Chinyere Nnenna Igwegbe, FNSE, President-Elect of APWEN, emphasized the importance of inclusive leadership in engineering and industrial governance.
“Quality management and occupational safety are not optional frameworks. They are foundational to innovation, workforce protection, and long-term industrial resilience,” she noted.
Her participation highlighted the growing influence of women engineers in shaping safety, quality, and governance standards across Nigeria’s industrial ecosystem.
Participants received practical insights into ISO 9001 (Quality Management Systems) and ISO 45001 (Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems), facilitated by Mr. Cheng Okon-Efiong Fuller (FIMC, CMC, MBA, EMNIM).
Sessions emphasized how ISO frameworks can serve as strategic tools for decision-making, risk management, governance strengthening, and organizational resilience — moving beyond administrative compliance or certification exercises.
Throughout the training, several powerful leadership themes emerged:
These reflections captured the transformation participants experienced as they re-evaluated the role of structured excellence within modern organizational leadership. Feedback indicated that the training provided clarity on how structured systems can directly enhance productivity, safety culture, accountability, and performance consistency across organizations.
A technology-focused interactive session led by Prof. Ekeng-Itua further explored how artificial intelligence and emerging technologies can complement structured management systems to support data-driven leadership and operational efficiency in complex organizational environments.
Participants noted that the integration of technology discussions with ISO frameworks offered a forward-looking perspective on how African institutions can remain globally competitive.
The training recorded participation from leading organizations and institutions, including Dangote Cement Plc, Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals, Flour Mills of Nigeria, PZ Cussons Nigeria Plc, Zenith Bank Plc, Union Bank of Nigeria, Federal Ministry of Works, NAFDAC, University of Lagos, and Lagos State University, among others.
This diverse representation reinforced the relevance of ISO standards across private sector enterprises, public institutions, and academia.
Participants described the programme as impactful, practical, and timely, noting that it strengthened their understanding of how leadership, systems, and people intersect in building resilient organizations.
The event concluded with certificate presentations and reaffirmed ATII’s commitment to developing globally competent professionals and institutions through structured, high-impact executive learning.
“Excellence is not accidental. It is intentional, measurable, and sustained through disciplined leadership and systems thinking,” Prof. Ekeng-Itua reiterated.
Watch highlights from the executive training on ATII’s YouTube channel:
https://youtube.com/shorts/c43CiO3hCvI?feature=share
From right to left: Mr. Sunday Awolowo, Barr. Rachel Nsefik-Eyo (Chief Operating Officer), Engr. Elizabeth Eyo, Mrs. Roseline Ajayi, and Mr. Bassey Esien.
