As professional development increasingly becomes a prerequisite for career progression in Nigeria, a growing number of professionals are falling victim to a concerning phenomenon: predatory professional bodies. These are self-styled ‘institutes’ or ‘chartered bodies’ that operate without regulatory oversight, credible recognition, or professional legitimacy. Their proliferation not only dilutes professional standards but also preys on the aspirations of ambitious individua
As professional development increasingly becomes a prerequisite for career progression in Nigeria, a growing number of professionals are falling victim to a concerning phenomenon: predatory professional bodies. These are self-styled ‘institutes’ or ‘chartered bodies’ that operate without regulatory oversight, credible recognition, or professional legitimacy. Their proliferation not only dilutes professional standards but also preys on the aspirations of ambitious individua