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Sam notes that without skilled project managers, there can be a significant gap between plans and actual outcomes, leading to stagnation and wasted resources. The importance of project management is further amplified in nations like Nigeria, where industrial growth is directly linked with sustainable economic development.

Essential Skills for Project Managers

To harness the full potential of project management in Africa, those responsible for delivering projects need to equip themselves with a diverse skill set. Sam outlines several critical competencies: