… concludes the Week of Public Relations in Uyo
The Nigerian Institute for Public Relations (NIPR) has re -elected Dr. Ike Neliaku as president and president of the Council for another two -year mandate.
Neliaku was returned as president on Thursday during the current Week of Public Relations of the 2nd Nigeria in UYO, a state of Akwa Ibom. His re -election followed his successful return to the Governing Council by the members and the subsequent confirmation of the Electoral College of the Institute.
Similarly, Professor Emmanuel Dandaura was re -elected as vice president, along with 15 other council members representing several states of the Federation.
These members of the Council, together with five nominees to the Federal Government, constitute the Government Council of 22 members responsible for directing the affairs of the Institute.
In his acceptance speech, Neliaku declared that he and the members of the Council would continue to use the Nipr platform to advance in the mission of the Institute to change the image of Nigeria.
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“This is not only a personal mandate, but a renewed commitment to raise the bar in professional practice, ethics and national impact. We are building an institute that not only orders respect within the communication space, but also serves as a moral compass in the national conversation,” he said.
The 17 chosen members of the Council are:
COMFORT NWANKWO – LAGOS,
Olusegun McMedal – Lagos,
Dr. Ike Neliaku – Abuja,
Prof. Emmanuel S. Dandaura – Nasarawa,
Sajoh Ahmed Ibrahim – Adamawa,
Mr. Akin Agbejule – Niger,
Mrs. Olubunmi ADEDAYIN BADEJO – FCT,
Prof. Kate Azuka Omenugha – Anambra,
Mallam Bashir Adamu Chedi,
Dr. Saudat Salah Abdubaqi – Kwara,
Comrade Ini Ememobong – Akwa Ibom,
Malam Kabir Ali Kobir – Bauchi,
PASTOR PAULINUS ENYIDAH NSIRIM – Rivers,
Prof. Sarah Benjamin Lwahas – Plateau,
Mr. Adaramola Theitope – ogun,
Dr. ADEWALE OYEKANMI – OSUN, AND
Chief Patrick OgoGbunem Uka – Delta.
The conclusion of the Nigeria public relations week in UYO was marked by a renewed call for strategic public participation, national cohesion and the development of young professionals in the field of communication. The event presented main sessions, discussion panels and the celebration of pioneers in the Public Relations ecosystem of Nigeria.