The Institute of Public Administration and Management (IPAM) is all set to kick off its 44th Foundation Day celebrations with a Health Walk on Saturday, November 2, 2024. “This exciting event, themed: ‘Stay Healthy, Stay Fit’, is not just a walk but a symbol of IPAM’s commitment to wellness and community involvement. “We look forward to seeing you at IPAM’s Main Campus on A.J. Momoh Street at 7:30 a.m. as we embark on a scenic route through the city, culminating at Lumley Beach,” Albert Baio MCIPS, Deputy Registrar of IPAM asserted.
The Health Walk is the first in a series of activities planned for the week-long Foundation Day celebrations, focusing on this year’s theme, “Powering Excellence through Innovation.” With hundreds anticipated to join, the walk demonstrates IPAM’s commitment to supporting physical health and unity within its community,
On Tuesday, November 5, the celebrations will continue with the official Foundation Day ceremony with the unveiling of IPAM’s new Centre of Excellence in Entrepreneurship & Innovation (CEEI) at the Tower Hill Campus. This milestone event, scheduled for 10:00 a.m., will include a flag-hoisting ceremony and marks a significant investment in building entrepreneurship and innovation at IPAM.
According to the Deputy Registrar of IPAM, the Centre is a hub for students to explore business ideas and cultivate entrepreneurial skills, embodying IPAM’s vision of driving academic and professional growth through innovation. Throughout the week, the campus will buzz with events that showcase the talents and achievements of IPAM’s students and staff and provide valuable learning experiences. A spirited quiz and debate competition are planned for Wednesday, followed by football matches for male and female students on Thursday, providing a platform for friendly competition and school spirit.
On Friday, the campus will host the highly anticipated Talents and Awards Night, celebrating the creative talents within the IPAM community and recognizing students and staff for academic excellence. The celebrations will conclude on Saturday with another round of football matches featuring IPAM’s male and female staff.
“IPAM welcomes all community members to join us in celebrating our Foundation Day events. We particularly encourage you to attend the flag-hoisting and the official launch of the CEEI on Tuesday,” the Deputy Registrar reaffirmed.
He further said the week of celebrations is a testament to IPAM’s mission of blending academic achievement with community well-being, and that they believe that everyone, regardless of their role, is an integral part of IPAM’s community.
“Remember, Runners Never Quit,” he emphatically noted.
Thousands of students and new applicants are excited and expressing their interest in attending all the activities and bringing along their families as well. Social media is awash with congratulatory and well-wishes from students and new applicants, all pointing to the fact that they are looking forward to the start of these exciting events.
