Lifestyle

NIPR Inducts Radio Nigeria’s DG, Mohammed Bulama

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By Segun Folarin

The Director General, Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, FRCN, Dr Mohammed Bulama has been inducted as a member of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations, NIPR, with the resolve to make greater impacts on humanity.

The induction ceremony, presided over in Abeokuta, by the NIPR President, Dr Ike Neliaku was the high point of the Week long activities marking the maiden edition of the Nigeria Public Relations Week, hosted by Ogun State.

A total of one hundred and forty people including students were on the occasion conferred with different statuses, ranging from full membership to Associates as well as honourary and fellowship league of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations, NIPR.

The induction ceremony preceded the guided tour of landmark projects and monuments, like the Agro Cargo International Airport in Ikenne Local Government Area of the state, as well as the Owanbe closing party aimed at bringing the activities to a close.

Addressing the gathering, the NIPR President, Dr Ike Neliaku charged the practitioners to strive towards adding value to the economic transformation plans of the country, in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.

Dr Neliaku who described Public Relations as a valuable tool to promote good governance said government must continue to engage the services of professionals in the efforts to manage the people’s perception and project national image.

Speaking on his induction into the Institute, the Director General Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, FRCN, Dr Mohammed Bulama described it as an opportunity to be part of the lofty efforts to further strengthen the NIPR and its relevance to national development.

Dr Bulama also promised to be a good ambassador of the institute, while reiterating that the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria would continue to explore the needed partnerships to promote every initiative aimed at uplifting the people and uniting the nation.

Other inductees, the Director General, Nigerian Television Authority, NTA, Mr Salihu Dembos and  the Head, Corporate and Strategic communications of Rivers Port complex, Nigeria Port Authority, Dr Chijioke Ukadike also renewed their determination to work for the growth of Public Relations for the betterment of the nation.

A cross section of participants in the maiden edition of the National Public Relations Week in Abeokuta described the experience as extraordinary, replete with insightful dialogues, cultural immersion, and opportunities for forging lasting connections within the global Public Relations fraternity.

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News

NIPR Initiates Platform to Mentor Younger Generation

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By Oluwatoyin Adegoke

The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations, NIPR has initiated a platform for mentoring the younger generation and enabling them to build successful careers as professionals in the field of Public Relations. 

National President of the Institute, Dr Ike Neliake affirmed this while addressing the interactive and mentoring session as part of activities for the maiden Public Relations Week taking place in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital. 

Dr Neliake said the gesture was aimed at nurturing the youths, drawn from different tertiary institutions across Ogun State, by encouraging them to interact with credible veterans. 

The panel of veterans, parading icons like Mrs Moji Makanjuola, Mrs Halima Musa and Mr Muhammad Abubakar emphasized that if well utilized, Public Relations would go a long way in positively and progressively rebuilding the reputation of Nigeria and her economy.

They tasked participants to be intentional about the profession as agents of change, while advising them to always fact check issues, avoid sensational stories capable of tearing the country apart, but to promote national peace through public relations. 

Professionals in the Field of Public Relations from within and outside the Country, converging on the June 12, Cultural centre Kuto, Abeokuta, for the inaugural week of the Nigerian Institute Of Public Relations to charting the way forward on boosting Nigeria’s economy and reputation through public relations strategy.

The week-long event is themed “Leveraging Public Relations As A Critical Asset for Nigeria’s Economic and Reputation Renaissance”. 

Security

We are making headway in fight against terrorism – Lai Mohammed

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President Muhammadu Buhari says the ongoing onslaught against terrorism and banditry across the country will be intensified for Nigerians to experience peace and tranquility.

President Buhari stated this in a message to the Citizens Summit For National Integration, Peace and Security organised by the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations, NIPR in Abuja.

Represented by the Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, the president said his directive to security agencies a few months ago was yielding results, as the military continues to neutralise terrorists and bandits, stressing that henceforth, there will be no hiding place for criminals across the nation.

Similarly, the President of NIPR, Mallam Mukhtar Sirajo observed that Nigerians need to prioritise the unity and peace of the country instead of personal gains.

”The country needs to entrench the culture of social justice, honesty, mutual justice, national mediation, and reconciliation, as well as youth inclusion”, Sirajo said, noting that the task of rebuilding the country was enormous but not insurmountable.

Chairman of the occasion, Dr Dere Awosika emphasised that Nigerians should recognise the nation’s diversity as its strength rather than weakness.

She maintained that proper communication mechanisms and trust must be put in place for all Nigerians.

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Politics

Osun Guber Poll: Stakeholders Call for Orderliness

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Former National Commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Professor Lai Olurode, has cautioned politicians in Osun state against fomenting crises during the July 16 governorship election.

Professor Olurode gave the warning while addressing Journalists in Osogbo, at a Peace Summit “Omoluabi convergence” organized by the Nigeria Institute of Public Relations, NIPR, Osun State chapter, for governorship candidates to address some stakeholders in the state.

He said elections should not be seen as do or die affairs, warning that causing a breach of peace over an election may truncate democracy.

“There would be other elections if they lose this time, tomorrow, they can win, but if they destroy the state because they lost an election or raise false alarms, false allegations there would be no state for them to do anything again.”

In his address, INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner in Osun, Professor Abdulganiy Raji, said the Commission can only sensitize people and politicians against vote selling and buying, “INEC has no power to arrest those indulging in the act”.

Professor Raji, however, urged people not to sell their votes, saying involvement in that may lead to the emergence of incompetent leaders.

In his remark, the President, Nigeria Institute of Public Relations, NIPR, Mallam Mukhtar Sirajo, said NIPR as an image-maker wants political gladiators in Osun to maintain the peaceful image identified with the state during and after the election.

Earlier in his welcome address, the Chairman, NIPR Osun State, Mr. Ademola Adesoji, had explained that the summit was to encourage politicians to ensure peace in the state by signing a Peace charter by all political parties.

Funmi Adekoya