By Abdoulie Nyockeh
A retired Gambian ECOWAS official, Dr. Ernest Aubee, has been appointed to the Board of Trustees and Governing Council of the Institute of Professional Industrial and Management Development (IPIMD) of Nigeria, in recognition of his distinguished contributions to industrial and economic development.
The induction ceremony for the newly constituted board was held on Thursday in Abuja and attended by senior government officials, development experts, industry leaders, and other dignitaries.
The event coincided with the conclusion of the 2026 National Industrial and Entrepreneurship Policy Summit, a major gathering of policymakers, entrepreneurs, and stakeholders focused on advancing Nigeria’s industrialization agenda and strengthening the small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) sector.
IPIMD is one of Nigeria’s leading professional institutions and think tanks dedicated to industrial growth, enterprise development, and management excellence. Through research, policy advocacy, and professional capacity building, the institute contributes to national efforts aimed at promoting sustainable economic development.
During the ceremony, Dr. Aubee was also presented with an award in recognition of his outstanding contributions to industrial development in Nigeria and the wider West African region.
His appointment to the institute’s governing bodies is seen as a testament to his extensive experience in regional economic integration, industrial policy, and development planning acquired during his years of service with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).
The recognition further highlights the growing contribution of Gambian professionals to regional and international development initiatives across West Africa.
