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RIMA Foundation Last Free Quarterly Training (FQT) in 2009
Dec. 14, 2009
The last free quarterly training programme in 2009 was held on December 5th, 2009 marking the end of the FQT programme for the year.
As usual, the training program featured presentations covering Information Management, Security, Career counseling and product presentation by RIMA Foundation's Strategic partner, Docuscan Africa.
According to the lead of the RIMA Foundation Knowledge Network, Mr. Bosun Prodigy, the time-table for the 2010 FQT has been released early enough to facilitate adequate preparation for attendees in the new year, as we look forward to a better organised programme in 2010.
The next edition of the free training is slated for March 20th, 2010 with different sponsorship opportunities.
Source - RIMAF News.
RIMA Foundation Release Events and Training Calendar for 2010
Nov. 20, 2009
As part of the preparation for a year anticipated to mark the climax of RIMA Foundation's activities in Africa, the Foundation yesterday released the Calendar of events and training for the year 2010.
According to the President of RIMA Foundation, Mr. Oyedokun A. Oyewole "The continent should expect a tremendous transformation of the Information Management Industry, which RIMA Foundation has planned to bring to the continent through our various programmes". He further stated that RIMA foundation can only achieve these, if corporate organisations and individuals come to the aid of the foundation through support and sponsorship.
RIMAF News also gathered that, other projects slated for 2010 would be released before the end of the year 2009.
Source - RIMAF News.
RFK-Network Free Quarterly Training (FQT)
Oct. 26, 2009
The September free quarterly training programme originally slated for September 5th took place over the weekend (24 October, 2009) with a good number of delegates from different sectors of the economy in attendance.
The training program featured presentations covering Information Management, Security, Career counseling and a presentation of the objectives of the RIMA Foundation Knowledge Network (RFK-Network), by the lead of the Network Mr. Prodigy Bosun.
Attendees after the training expressed their satisfactions and also commended RIMA Foundation for giving them the opportunity to be abreast of technological development in the Industry. In a chat with one of the attendees Mr. Etoama Declan, Project Document Controller at Popham Walter Odusote Ltd, he said “I want to honestly commend your singular initiative in bring RIMA foundation this far?” He further stated that “I really want to be a part of this noble cause and at the same time to see how I can contribute my own quota to lifting RIMA to greater height.”
The next edition of the free training is slated for December 5th, 2009.
Source - RIMAF News.
Link to IM Jobs now on RIMA Foundation's Website
Sept. 11, 2009
RIMA Foundation today announced the introduction of Job sites on the Foundation's website.
According to the office of the PR ” This is to enable easy access to Job opening for RIM professionals seeking to advance their career in the Industry with different opportunities for local and international job placement"
The link can be accessed at: www.rimaw.org/Job-Center.php
Source - RIMAF News
Director of National Archives Joins RIMA Foundation
Sept. 02, 2009
As part of the development plans of the RIMA Foundation, the President recently in a chat with RIMAF News stated that two prominent individuals in the Industry recently joined the RIMA Foundation Advisory Board, they are the Director, National Archives of Nigeria, Mr. Lafinhan Harry Adedoyin and Senior Consultant, at the management consulting firm Cohasset Associates USA, Mr. Williams S. Horn.
According to the President “This will go along in our bid to achieve the set objectives of the Foundation, going by the extent of support received from the two organisations during the just concluded RIMAW and RIMA Awards 2009”.
About the National Archives (www.nigerianarchives.gov.ng)
The Nigerian Records Office was established on 1st April, 1954 by an administrative order. The establishment was,as a result of the efforts of late Professor Kenneth Onwuka Dike whose primary interest was to find adequate and permanent solution to the problem of storage and preservation of the bulk of Nigerian Government records which were (till that period) kept in the custody of each creating department or the government agency. In 1951 Professor Dike was commissioned by the Nigerian Government to survey the records of the Nigerian Colonial Government and to make recommendations as to their proper custody, storage and preservation.
In his report published by the Nigerian Government in 1954, Professor Dike recommended that all the records of the Nigerian Government which were no longer being used for the day-to-day administration should be housed in one central record office. The proposal was duly approved by the Secretary of State for the Colonies. The result was the establishment of the Nigerian Record Office with Professor Dike as the first Supervisor of Public Records.
The Nigerian Record Office was placed under the administrative control of the Public Works Department until it was transferred to the Ministry of Education in 1957. On the 14th of November, 1957 the Public Archives Ordinance No. 43 was passed, and it authorised the establishment of the National Archives of Nigeria to provide for the preservation of public archives. The Act empowered the National Archives of Nigeria to establish as many branches as might be deemed necessary and convenient. The 1957 Archives Ordinance has since been repealed by the promulgation of the National Archives Decree no. 30 of July 8th 1992. By the promulgation of the Decree, the inadequacies observed in the Archives Ordinance were rectified.
From 1954 to 1982 the National Archives of Nigeria existed in Ibadan, Enugu and Kaduna, based on the then regional grouping in Nigeria. Today the National Archives of,Nigeda has established ten additional branches with headquarters in Lagos. The branches are located in Abeokuta, Akure, Benin, Calabar, Ilorin, Jos, Owerri, Port Harcourt and Sokoto.
About Cohasset Associates (www.cohasset.com)
Cohasset Associates is one of the United States’ foremost consulting firms specializing in Records and Information Management (RIM). The quality of Cohasset Associates' educational work is recognized internationally. The knowledge imparted by Cohasset Associates at more than 1,000 professional seminars and conferences has assisted tens of thousands in improving the management of their records and electronic information.
Source - RIMAF News
RIMAW & RIMA Awards 2009 a Huge Success
Aug. 31, 2009
The Records and Information Management Awareness Workshop Awards, & Exposition (RIMAW and RIMA Awards 2009) with the Theme: “Cyber Crime and Impediment on National Development” took place on the 28th and 29th of August at the Sheraton Hotels & Towers in Lagos last weekend.
The RIMAW and RIMA Awards are RIMA Foundation annual events organized annually by The Records and Information Management Awareness Foundation (RIMA), a non-profit organization that seeks to promote proper management and security of records and information in Nigeria and Africa.
The 2009 event addressed major issues affecting information management and security with definitive answers to growing information management and security needs and challenges in the Country. According to Mr. Oyedokun Ayodeji Oyewole, President of RIMA Foundation “the workshop provided attendees with unique opportunities to compare the most comprehensive range of information management and security solutions from all the leading suppliers within and outside of Nigeria” .
The workshop which was declared opened by Dr. Jide Ayeni had a keynote presentation on “Cyber Crime, an Impediment to National Development” by the President of the Nigeria Internet Group, Engr. Lanre Ajayi, followed by another Presentation on “The Role of National Archives In Records Management In Nigeria” by The Director, National Archives of Nigeria Mr. Lafinhan Harry Adedoyin. Mr. Horn S. William, Senior Consultant at Cohasset Associates, USA also presented a paper on Assured Records Management among other papers that were presented at the event.
The events which took place in Lagos Sheraton Hotels and Towers had in attendance, Officetron Company Limited, Busicon Nigeria Limited, Cohasset Associates USA, National Archives of Nigeria,
Fujifilm/Caledonian Technology, Docuscan Africa, Pacific Solution etc.
The exhibition which was opened all day allowed vendors and exhibitors showcase solutions that integrate business processes, improve productivity and collaboration.
The Awards, which marked the climax of the workshop and exhibition, was presented to deserving individuals and corporate organizations for their contributions towards promoting records and information.
Source - RIMAF News.
RIMA Foundation Launch ‘Solution Mart’ the Information Management Hub for Africa
Aug. 12, 2009
‘Solution Mart’ is Africa’s number one Hub for Information Management and Security Products and Services, an Initiative of The Records and Information Management Awareness Foundation (RIMA Foundation) in bridging the gap between Africa and other parts of the World, bringing technology to Africans doorstep. Solution Mart enables prospective customers in Africa to locate leading solution providers all over the World, creating a single view of products and services that can be leveraged across Africa.
Solution Mart delivers:
To End Users:
- Easy access to solutions
- Fast and flexible product search
- Allows retailers to find specific brands
- Provides a centralized catalogue service
- A single source for all supplier product information
To Solution Providers:
- Enhanced product sales
- Accelerate new product introduction
- Reduces e-commerce and administrative costs
- Enables cross-community trading
Click to visit the Mart.
RFK-Network Members Attended AIIM Programmes in UK
Aug. 07, 2009
The UK embassy recently granted two RFK-Network members Visa to attend AIIM programmes in the UK. They are Mrs. Okosun Adekemi and Pastor Bayode Niyi to attend the AIIM ERM Master Class and AIIM Roadshow respectively.
About RFK-Network
The RFK-Network is a RIMA Foundation educational project developed in line with the objectives of the Foundation in promoting the awareness of Information management and security through free/affordable educational programmes and events, covering topics and issues relating to Information management, technology and security, for the development, encouragement/enhancement of professionalism among practitioners (professionals and non-professionals) for the enthronement of global best practices in the industry.
Source - RIMAF News.
RIMA Foundation Debut on MER Education Newsletter
Aug. 03, 2009
The July edition of MER education Newsletter recently featured a story on RIMA Foundation. Please, visit the link below to read more:
Source - RIMAF News.
June Free Quarterly Training
June 29, 2009
The June Free Quarterly Training (FQT) programme (an RFK-Network Training program) took place on Saturday 27th June, 2009. For the very first time in Africa, the training program featured professional presentations on Streamer, the preeminent conference on Managing Electronic Records in streaming video.
In a chat with the President of RIMA Foundation, he confirmed that as part of Cohasset Associates Inc, support for the efforts of RIMA Foundation in promoting Records and Information Management, Cohasset Associates has given a free access of Streamer to RIMA Foundation for the FQT. "We believe that this is a good opportunity for those that have not had the opportunity to attend the conference in the past to have a feel of what it entails" - Oyedokun A.O, President RIMA Foundation.
The sessions we gathered are available for outright purchase on MER website ( http://www.mereducation.com), with a special promotional code "RIMA" when purchasing.
The next edition of the free training is slated for September 5th, 2009.
Source - RIMAF News.
RIMA Foundation Seek to Revolutionise the Information Management Industry in Nigeria
June 22, 2009
As part of the effort of RIMA Foundation to revolutionise the Records and Information Management profession and industry in Nigeria, the Foundation has recently been involved in some International consultations to aid the smooth implementation of the Foundation's plans and programs.
The President of the Foundation, Mr. Oyedokun Ayodeji Oyewole who spoke in Lagos shortly after his arrival from a two week working visit to the United Kingdom said there was need for Nigerians to embrace information management, owing to its importance in promoting good governance, accountability, efficiency, cost reduction among other benefits.
During his visit to the UK, he said he was able to liaise with a number of International Organisations who were very helpful in the provision of guidance and information which would assist the Foundation during implementation stages.
Some of the organisations visited/liaised with are: The International Records Management Trust (IRMT), Association for Information and Image Management (AIIM), Solcara Inc., Joint
Information Systems Committee (JISC), Records Management Society among others.
Source: RIMAF News.
From Left; Doug Miles (Managing Director – AIIM UK), Dave J. Evans - Senior Data Protection Practice Manager -Information Commissioner’s Office - ICO UK, Oyedokun A. Oyewole - President - RIMA Foundation Nigeria and UK Award winning publisher, Richi Jennings After an Interactive debate session during the 2009 Inbox-Outbox event in London
RIMA Foundation Advisory Board Update
May 21, 2009
The Director of International Records Management Trust (IRMT) Dr. Thurston, recently joined the RIMA Foundation advisory board. She is a pioneer in defining international solutions for the management of public sector records. Both as an academic and as a programme director, she has extensive experience of working with many different governments to provide practical solutions for strengthening record-keeping systems.
Her groundbreaking survey of record-keeping systems across the Commonwealth resulted in the establishment of pilot projects to restructure records systems in The Gambia and Ghana, and she established the Trust in 1989 to develop and extend this work. In developing the Trust, Dr Thurston drew on her extensive experience in the records and archives field. Between 1970 and 1980, she worked in Kenya, where she conducted research and was employed by the Government of Kenya in the National Archives before joining the staff of the School of Library, Archive and Information Studies at University College London in 1980. There she developed the Masters’ in Records and Archives Management (International) and was a Reader in International Records Studies. She served as a member of the UK Lord Chancellor’s Advisory Council on Public Records between 1994 and 2000; and in 2000 she was awarded an OBE for services to public administration in Africa; she received a lifetime achievement award from the UK Records Management Society in 2006. Currently, she serves on the international advisory panel for the Endangered Archives Programme, which is administered by the British Library on behalf of the Lisbet Arcadia Trust (formerly the Lisbet Rausing Charitable Fund).
The International Records Management Trust was established in 1989 to develop new strategies for managing records and information. The IRMT is unique internationally in terms of the nature of its vision and mandate, its broad international experience, the breadth and length of its work across different sectors, and its strong track record of successful project delivery.
A UK registered charity governed by a board of trustees, the London office manages the delivery of a portfolio of international projects, supported by a consultancy team of over 60 professionals drawn from the public and private sectors and from academic institutions across the world.
The board of Trustees of RIMA Foundation welcome her to the board.
Source: RIMAF News.
RIMA Foundation Announces Formation of Advisory Board of Professionals and Leaders in the Industry
March 30, 2009
Records and Information Management Awareness Foundation (RIMA Foundation), today announced the formation of RIMA Foundation advisory board.
“Our new advisory board members will help to guide RIMA Foundation as we aim to propagate proper management and security of Records and Information for the benefit of the Industry and humanity,” said Oyedokun Oyewole, President of RIMA Foundation. “Our advisory board members are recognized leaders in the IM industry. I welcome them to our new advisory board and look forward to their contributions to RIMA Foundation’s strategic decisions and general view.”
The RIMA Foundation Advisory Board members include:
RIMA Foundation signs MOU with Nigeria Geospatial Network
March 16, 2009
Inline with the objectives of RIMA Foundation, a memorandum of understanding was signed with the Nigeria Geospatial Network to further foster the development of awareness in the area of Geospatial Development and Information Technological Contents in Nigeria.
The MOU dated March 1, 2009 according to the President RIMA Foundation; Mr. Oyedokun will go along way in encouraging and educating practitioners and the general populace, on the various benefits engendered by Geospatial and Information Technology contents for the overal development of the information management industry in Nigeria and Africa.
The Network integrates all Nigeria's Geo-Experts together and uses the dynamic power of Spatial Technology in sustaining our environment. The Nigeria Geospatial Network discusses present day topics on NGDIs, Metadata, GIScience, GNSS, Satellite Remote Sensing, Business GIS, Geo-marketing, Geodesy. We share ideas and creates rooms for Geo-professionals to know one another, integrate together and builds a good Geospatial community in Nigeria .
Source: RIMAF News.
Second Free Quarterly Training in 2009
March 9, 2009
RIMA Foundation held the second free quarterly training programme (an RFK-Network Training program) on Saturday 7th March, 2009. The training program featured professional presentations on Information Security, Implementation of Information System, advanced introduction to computer and career guidance sessions.
The next edition of the free training is slated for June 6th, 2009.
Source - RIMAF News.
RIMA Foundation Organises the First Free Quarterly Training in 2009
Jan. 19, 2009
The first free quaterly training programme in 2009 took place on Saturday 17th January, 2009. According to the PR Lead Miss Madufor Ugochi, “We are really excited that the awareness is really being given the desired attention by the members of the public, as we had an appreciable number of registered attendees for the event”
About FQT
In line with the objectives of the NGO, the Free Quarterly Training (FQT) is a RIMA Foundation project, aimed at educating members of the public on the management and security of records and information, covering topics and issues relating to Information management, technology and security, for the development, encouragement/enhancement of professionalism among practitioners (professionals and non-professionals) for the enthronement of global best practices in the industry.
The next edition of the free training is slated for March 7th, 2009.
Source - RIMAF News.
RIMA Foundation Announces Projects for 2009
Dec. 15, 2008
In preparation for the New Year's activities, the Records and Information Management Awareness Foundation has released the list of Projects the Not-for-profit NGO will be embarking upon next year 2009.
The Projects which are planned to be executed in alliance with different interest groups, stakeholders (local and International) and Government include:
Aimed at educating government officials and other categories of the citizenry about importance of effective management of records and information throughout their life cycle and as a key component of national development. And also highlight the demerits of unorganised or otherwise poorly managed records to government, as it does not have ready access to authoritative sources of administrative, financial and legal information to support sound decision making or the delivery of programmes and services. Nor does the government have the means of holding itself accountable for what it has done or upholding the rights of its citizens.
- National Cyber Security Awareness Campaign:
Aimed at educating home users, small business users, youths, institutions, government officials and other catgories of the citizenry about how the importance of securing their computers is related to protecting the nation's critical infrastructure and image abroad.
Interested organisations are adviced to contact RIMA Foundation at: projects@rimaw.org for further information.
RIMA Foundation Sponsors IABC Inaugural Meeting in Nigeria
Nov. 15, 2008
The second inaugural meeting of IABC in Nigeria took place recently in Lagos. The event was sponsored by Records and Information Management Awareness Foundation (RIMA Foundation). Speaking at the event, the President RIMA Foundation, Mr. Oyedokun A. Oyewole emphased on the need for the establisment and encouragement of such associations like IABC in Nigeria. He further stated that RIMA Foundation will be willing to associate/partner with similar organisations for the attainment of a developed Nigerian society.
IABC Chapter Leadership
The following personalities were nominated by members present into the steering committee:
- Dr. Samuel Adenekan ,Chairman
- Mr. Nkem Jacobs , Co-Chairman
- Mr. Abiodun Olaniyi, Secretary/Treasurer
- Mr. Michael Somoye, Member
- Mr. Oyedokun A. Oyewole, Member
- Ms. Okeleke, Member
Founded in 1970, The International Association of Business Communicators provides a professional network of almost 16,000 business communication professionals in over 70 countries. IABC members hold positions in: Public relations/Media relations, Corporate communications, Public affairs, Investor relations, Government relations, Marketing, communication, Community relations, Writing.
The RIMA Foundation, a non-profit organisation that seeks to promote access to information, raise public consciousness on the need for proper management and security of information, and encourage the overall development of the information management community in Nigeria and Africa.
IABC Members in Nigeria during the inaugural meeting in Lagos - November 2008
AIIM Storms Nigeria
Oct.2008
For the very first time in the history of Nigeria, the Association of Information and Image Management (AIIM), was in Nigeria to facilitate the Electronic Records Management (ERM) Master Certificate Training Class. The event which lasted for four days, was attended by key information management personnel from the Oil and Gas sector, IM solution providers and other corporate organisations in the country.
Attendees of the maiden edition of AIIM Master Certificate Training programme( Oct 14-17, 2008) in Nigeria, form left Ajufoh-Obi Victor, Sola Alabi, Oyedokun A.O, Fasehun Oluwayemisi, Dr Hanns Kohler-Kruner, Jaye Wuraola, Akinyinka Oluyemi, Olatunde Adebimpe - The Training was partially sponsored by RIMA Foundation
RIMAW 2008 & RIMA Awards - RIMA Foundation records success
Sept. 2008
The 2008 Records and Information Management Awareness Workshop has come and gone. The event witness a cross section of organisations in attendance and awards were handed over to corporate organisations and individuals who have excelled in the field of Information Management & Security in Nigeria from August 2007 to July 2008.
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RIMA Foundation host maiden edition of free quarterly training programme
July 2008
Scheduled to hold by RIMA Foundation, July 26th 2008 marked the beginning of the Foundation free quarterly training programme.
RIMA Foundation received over one hundred and thirty (130) registered attendees, but had over sixty participants at the event.
A number of Information Management topics were discussed at the event and participants were highly thrilled that such a programme could be happening in Nigeria.
RIMA Foundation has promised to announce the date for the next quarterly training programme shortly after RIMAW 2008 & RIMA Awards 2008.
President - RIMA Foundation visits Infosecurity 2008 & AIIM Road show in UK
May 2008
The President of RIMA Foundation, recently visited Infosecurity Europe 2008. The event was a great success, with nearly 12,500 visitors attending over the 3 days (April 22-24, 2008) London, United Kingdom.
Friday 2nd May 2008 was another memorable day to be remembered as The Foundation (RIMA Foundation’s) President Mr. Oyedokun Attended the AIIM Road show which took place at Novotel, Hammersmith, in UK.
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Industry Events
 AIIM Roadshow 2009 - Where & When?Edinburgh, Jun 1st
Leeds, Jun 2nd
Birmingham, Jun 3rd
Bristol, Jun 4th
London, Jun 5th
RIMAW & RIMA Awards 2009
Sheraton Hotels & Towers
Lagos
28th & 29th August, 2009
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Infosecurity 2009 - When? 28th - 30th April, 2009
Where? Earls Court, London
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