CONGLOMERATION OF PROFESSIONAL BODIES (CPB)

CPB is the Pinnacle or Apex Body comprising of different Professional Bodies, whose main objective is to provide Government at all levels and the Citizenry an effective forum for transmitting to all Arms of Government, the collective views of the Nation’s Professionals on matters of public interest, which they believe will enhance further development and economic growth.

Conglomeration of Professional Bodies also acts as an umbrella Association that brings together various Professional Bodies together, with a view of spreading the techniques of Professionalism in Nigeria, Africa and the World at large. It acts as a platform for these Bodies to speak with one voice and provide collective professional advice to the Government at all levels. CPB’s main goal is to promote cooperation among Professionals and enhance the status of Professional Bodies globally.

CPB serves as a unified voice for its member bodies, enabling them to address the Government on issues affecting the profession and their practices.

Some of the Professional Bodies that are recognized by CPB for sharing similar ideologies, include but not limited to:.
✓The Association of Conflict Resolution Management and Advocacy of Nigeria (ACAN),
✓International Council For Humanitarian Management And Manpower Development (ICHM),
✓Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN),
International Peace Academy and Crisis Management (IPAC),
✓ The Association Of Professional Independent Marketing Management of Nigeria (AIMN),
✓ Association of Professional Evaluators For Equity And Promotion Of Good Governance (APEG),
✓ International Association Of Professional Public Administrators And Advocacy For Good Governance (IPAG),

✓Association of National Accountants of Nigeria (ANAN),
✓Institute of Educational Management Of Nigeria (IEM),
✓Institute Of Corporate Leaders And Public Administrators (ICPA),
✓Nigerian Computer Society (NCS),
✓Nigerian Institute of Architects (NIA),
✓ Association of Philanthropic Management Of Nigeria (APM),
✓ Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN),
✓ Private Council For Assessment And Recognition Of Excellent Performance (P-CARX Transparent International),

CPB promotes a new era of cooperation among Professionals in Nigeria, Africa and the World at large and seeks to enhance their professional standing. It also serves as a platform for these Bodies to provide professional and technical advice to the Government.
✓ CPB recognizes the Mission and Vision associated with the established norms and ideology of Maryland Christian University, Baltimore and other Institutions of Higher Learning align with the criteria of assessment of CPB.

Conglomeration of Professional Bodies also refers to as a collection or grouping of different Corporate Bodies that represent various professions. These Bodies often have similar goals, such as promoting professional standards, offering continuing education, and advocating for their members. Provide continuing professional development opportunities.
Advocate for their members and the profession.
Offer resources like journals, networking events, and career advice. Ensure ethical conduct within the profession.

Membership Benefits:
Individuals can benefit from membership in Professional Bodies by
gaining recognition and legitimacy within their profession through the recommendation of CPB.
Accessing resources and networking opportunities;
demonstrating a commitment to professional development.
CPB is recognized by the Federal Government, United Nations and other International Bodies as part of the Organized Private Sector.