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The Institute of Advanced Human Resource Practice (IAHRP) is a professional institute committed to the advancement, recognition, and continuous development of human resource professionals in Nigeria and across emerging markets.
We are established to support HR practitioners with practical, career-focused education, professional certification, and structured membership pathways that reflect the realities of today’s workplace. IAHRP exists to prepare HR professionals not just for certification, but for real responsibility, leadership, and impact within organisations.
As the demand for skilled and strategic HR professionals continues to grow in Nigeria, IAHRP provides a modern, industry-relevant platform for individuals who want to build credible, future-ready HR careers.
Members of IAHRP shall:
Act with honesty, fairness, and transparency in all professional activities
Avoid misrepresentation of qualifications, experience, or professional status
Uphold the reputation and credibility of the HR profession at all times
Integrity is the foundation of professional trust and ethical HR practice.
IAHRP members are expected to:
Practice only within the limits of their professional competence
Maintain and improve their HR knowledge and skills through continuous professional development (CPD)
Apply HR principles responsibly, with due care and diligence
Members must strive to deliver high-quality HR services and professional judgement in their roles.
Members shall:
Promote fairness, equity, and respect in employment and workplace practices
Support ethical recruitment, selection, performance management, and employee relations
Avoid discriminatory, exploitative, or unethical workplace practices
IAHRP upholds ethical HR practice as essential to sustainable organisational success.
Members must:
Respect the confidentiality of employee, organisational, and personal information
Handle HR data responsibly and in line with applicable data protection and privacy standards
Avoid unauthorised disclosure or misuse of confidential information
Confidentiality is a critical obligation of all HR professionals.
IAHRP members are expected to:
Comply with applicable labour laws, employment regulations, and workplace policies
Promote lawful and compliant HR practices within their organisations
Act responsibly when advising organisations on HR and people management matters
Members should support organisations in maintaining lawful and ethical employment practices.
Members shall:
Conduct themselves in a respectful, professional, and responsible manner
Avoid actions that may bring the Institute or the HR profession into disrepute
Maintain professionalism in communication, representation, and public engagement
Professional conduct applies in physical, digital, and online environments.
Members must:
Declare any actual or potential conflict of interest that may influence professional judgement
Avoid situations where personal interests conflict with professional responsibilities
Act in the best interest of employers, clients, and stakeholders
Transparency in managing conflicts of interest is essential to ethical practice.
IAHRP promotes inclusive HR practice. Members are expected to:
Respect diversity, dignity, and human rights in the workplace
Promote inclusive and equitable employment practices
Support respectful workplace cultures free from harassment or intimidation
Members shall:
Use IAHRP titles, certificates, and designations accurately and responsibly
Avoid unauthorised or misleading use of IAHRP branding or credentials
Cease use of IAHRP designations where membership or certification is withdrawn or suspended
Failure to comply with this Code of Conduct may result in:
Investigation by the Institute
Suspension or withdrawal of membership or certification
Other disciplinary actions as deemed appropriate
IAHRP reserves the right to enforce this Code to protect professional standards and public trust.