THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE INSTITUTE

1. The primary purpose of the institute is to assure the public that members possess the ethical standards, professional competence and independence required for membership and are therefore, qualified to join the body



2. To establish Secretarial techniques in the promotion of business administration, to promote and support the development of secretarial profession in the country, and in particular, to provide means for young men and women to prepare themselves for a rewarding career and also, able to undertake further studies leading to important managerial positions in business.



3. To organize, hold lectures, seminars, workshops, conferences, luncheons, dinners and in-service training to improve the professional standards of our members.



4. To gain public recognition for the Institute’s certificates and to enhance the reputation of Secretarial Practitioners as a profession in Nigeria.

 

In business in which professionalism is of growing importance, perhaps the main benefit of becoming an NIPS member is that, it gives recognition to a high personal performance, obtaining information from other countries through the Institute’s journals. The designatory letters indicate that the holders have acquired the basic professional standards laid down by the Institute. NIPS is increasingly being recognized by employers of labour, and the general public as the true mark of professionalism in Secretarial Management. There are other benefits to be gained by members, these include:

 

1. A direct involvement with a growing body of Senior Professionals, exchanging ideas and setting new standards.



2. A unique opportunity for self-development: NIPS members have frequent opportunities to up-date and expand their knowledge and skill. Self-development in NIPSEC is an-on-going programme.



3. As an acess to information and service: NIPS Headquarters and full-time personnel serve as clearing house of information on consulting strategies and techniques, journals, newsletters and special reports keep members informed about emerging issues in the profession.



4. Client Information: NIPS maintains extensive information regarding business development and skills. NIPS Members are usually cited for client selection because of their credentials.



5. The satisfaction of helping a good cause: Members take pride in contributing to the development of the profession through their support and donations/grants to the running of the Institute.



6. Publication: Various of publications are issued by the Institute from time to time, presenting view points, information, the state of the arts, new development of interest and others whose expertise have a bearing on the practice of Secretarial Administration and the operation of Secretarial Technology.