Abuja: The Centre for Public Service Productivity and Development (CeProd) is initiating a comprehensive strategy to bridge the productivity gap in public and private organisations across the country and beyond. This initiative aims to cultivate a new generation of Certified Productivity Professionals (CPPs) who will play a vital role in enhancing workplace productivity.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, the Director-General of CeProd, Dr. Chris Egbu, highlighted that the centre will conduct its Certified Productivity Professional (CPP) Examination in October 2026. This initiative offers professionals from both public and private sectors an opportunity to acquire essential skills in productivity management, organisational performance, digital transformation, performance measurement, and business growth.
The examination is scheduled for October 24 and will be conducted online, with registration currently open. The programme is designed to emphasise that productivity involves not just increasing work output but also improving the integration of resources and technology to achieve superior results.
CeProd’s initiative addresses a concerning decline in productivity observed in Africa’s national economies, particularly within the public sector, which has had negative impacts on the quality of life. The centre emphasizes that national productivity improvement extends beyond government policies and infrastructure investment, requiring professionals who can identify inefficiencies, measure performance, and lead organisational change.
Dr. Egbu explained that the CPP programme is structured to bridge the gap between academic qualifications and the practical competencies necessary for today’s workplace. Participants will gain knowledge applicable to real organisational situations, enhancing their ability to contribute to efficiency, performance, and growth.
The CPP curriculum covers 14 core areas affecting organisational performance, including staff productivity, employee performance improvement, performance measurement, and setting productive standards. Other areas include organisational knowledge management, technology and growth strategies, digital business marketing, cash-flow management, and personal productivity.
The programme targets a wide audience, including managers, entrepreneurs, HR professionals, team leaders, and individuals seeking career development. This reflects the Centre’s belief that productivity is a cross-sector responsibility affecting every profession and economic sector.
The CPP programme focuses on developing the ability to identify inefficiencies and improve processes, aiming to produce practitioners who can directly enhance productivity in Nigerian organisations, rather than merely accumulating credentials.