Information Minister inaugurates new Public Relations Council

Samuel Okocha, Abuja

Last updated Jan 17, 2024

Nigeria’s Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, on Tuesday inaugurated the new governing council of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), urging them to promote professionalism and excellence within the institute.

The council, which was elected in August last year, comprises of 17 elected members and 5 government appointees, totaling 22.

Council Members

The newly inaugurated council is led by Dr. Ike Neliaku, a fellow of the NIPR, the President and Chairman of the council from the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

He is joined by Professor Emmanuel Dandaura, also a fellow of the NIPR, the Vice President and Vice Chairman of the council (Nasarawa state)

Voice of Nigeria’s Director General, Mallam Jibrin Baba Ndace (Niger state) is also a member of the council, others are: Dr. Sule Ya’u Sule (Kano state ), Mrs Olubunmi Adedoyin Badejo (FCT), Prof. Kate Azuka Omenugha (Anambra state), Prince Ford ObiOzumba (Imo state), Dr. Saudat Salah Abdulbaqi (Kwara state), Brig. Gen. S.K. Usman (Retired) – FCT, Hajiya Maryam Mohammed Sanusi (FCT). Mrs Thelma Chika Okoh (Lagos state), Comrade Ini Ememobong Essien (Akwa Ibom state}, Mallam Kabir Ali Kobi (Bauchi state), Pastor Paulinus Enyindah Nsirim (Rivers state), Prof. Sarah Benjamin Lwahas (Plateau state), Mr. Adaramola Temitope (Ogun state), Dr. Adewale Oladipo Oyekanmi (Osun state), Mr. Bajulaiye Olanrewaju Adetokunbo (Lagos state), Mrs. Omolara Ebunoluwa Esan (FCT) and Lanre Issa-Onilu (Lagos state).

They are expected to oversee the affairs of the NIPR, the umbrella body of public relations practitioners in Nigeria, for the next three years.

The Minister, who is also a fellow of the NIPR, called on the new council members to partner with the government at various levels to implement policies and programmes that would foster growth and development in the country.

Idris particularly urged them to support the 8-point renewed hope agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, which focuses on security, economy, infrastructure, health, education, agriculture, social welfare and governance.

The Minister also challenged them to use their expertise to enhance the image and reputation of Nigeria, which he said had suffered some setbacks over the years due to negative perceptions and misinformation

“Let’s build a legacy of sound reputation for Nigeria and open doors for sustainable growth and development,”he said.

With Mr. Jibrin Baba Ndace, Director-General @voiceofnigeria, and newly-sworn-in Member of the Governing Council of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR). pic.twitter.com/PKx1IRaJX0

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The NIPR, established in 1963, is a statutory body that regulates the practice and standards of public relations in Nigeria. It also provides training and certification for its members and organizes events and activities to promote the profession.