The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) has inaugurated six hubs in six across the country. This is aimed at deepening the practice of public relations in these sectors and fostering sustainable relationships with key stakeholders, benefiting both the Institute and the different business segments.
This decision was revealed recently by Dr. Ike Neliaku, the Chairman of the National Council of NIPR and President of the Institute.
Dr. Neliaku also disclosed the appointment of Dr Jossy Nkwocha, Group Head of Corporate Communications at Indorama Eleme Petrochemicals and Fertilizer Group as the Chairman of the Committee of one of the hubs, Energy Hub Management.
He said that Dr. Nkwocha, a distinguished Fellow of the Institute, will lead a four-member committee carefully selected to achieve the objectives of establishing the Energy Hub, which is based in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
Other members of the committee include Rev. Francis Asuk of Shell Petroleum, who will serve as Secretary, along with Rev. Sola Adebawo, formerly of Chevron, and Lola Oyenekan, both veterans of the upstream energy sector.
There is also the Finance Hub, chaired by Rasheed Bolarinwa, President of the Association of Communication and Marketing Professionals in Banks (ACAMB). Mrs. Thelma Okoh, a National Council member, will Chair the Maritime Hub; while Mr. Basil Agboarumi, Managing Director of SAHCOL, is to head the Aviation Hub, all based in Lagos.
The NIPR also appointed Dr. Ahmad Sajoh to lead the Anti-Corruption and Consumer Protection Hub and Miss Chimdi Neliaku to head the NIPR Young Practitioners’ Hub, both domiciled in Abuja.
The letters of appointment for the chairpersons and committee members, along with their terms of reference, were dated August 26, 2024, and signed by Chief Uzoma Onyegbadue, the NIPR Registrar and Secretary of the Governing Council.