By Providence Obuh-Ayanfe

Firms, Business Leadership & Innovation Management, BLIM, in partnership with Ideas House, are set to host the inaugural edition of the World Managers Appreciation Day on March 25, 2025.

The World Manager Appreciation Day is set aside to celebrate managers who have consistently shown an unwavering penchant for grooming young talent and setting them on the right track for their next growth phase.

To mark the inaugural edition, both entities have lined up a series of activities, including an actionable roundtable discourse with the topic: “Becoming a Great and Impactful Manager of People.”

However, the virtual session would feature business and leadership experts, such as Alex Goma, business and leadership consultant; Dr. Enobong Ezekiel, general manager, strategy and general performance, Nigerian Aviation Handling Company Plc (NAHCO); Dr. Emmanuel Agu, marketing & leadership consultant; Kehinde Salami, leadership expert; and Dr. Abiodun Ajiborode, business and career coach.

Speaking, Ajiborode said that the perpetual neglect of charismatic managers is long overdue, as WMAD was birthed to fill this void in the corporate setting, adding that corporate brands, government institutions are very welcomed to embrace the concept and celebrate the day in their offices.

“WMAD is an initiative that recognizes and celebrates outstanding managers who have demonstrated very commendable traits in nurturing talents committed to them.

“Just like every other concept out there started with an idea, we are starting this from Nigeria, but we anticipate this to become a global movement in the near future”, Ajiborode said.

Also, Chief Executive of Ideas House Ltd, Kehinde Salami, said that the corporate calendar is filled with numerous dates to celebrate key stakeholders in the corporate world, but none is dedicated to recognizing impactful line managers who are responsible for guiding their teams, making strategic decisions, and delivering organizational results.

Salami said every March 25 would be set aside to appreciate the unsung heroes.  

“As part of activities to commemorate the inaugural edition, employees can order gift items on the WMAD website for their current or past managers in a bid to show appreciation and celebrate them for their impact on their careers.”