NIPR Appoints Badejo-Okunsanya, Tumaka, Ajeh As NRMG Board Executives

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As part of its commitment to finding a lasting solution to reputational issues affecting the growth and development of the country, the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) has appointed Chief Yomi Badejo-Okunsanya, the immediate past President of the African Public Relations Association (APRA), as Chairman, Board of the Nigeria Reputation Management Group (NRMG) with Hajiya Lami Tumaka as 1st Vice Chairman and Dr. Alice Ajeh as 2nd Vice Chairman.

This appointment follows the successful unveiling of the NRMG in Abuja in October 2024. NIPR is initiating this initiative to find a lasting solution to reputational issues affecting the country’s growth and development.

Speaking at the virtual inauguration of the Committee, NIPR President Dr. Ike Neliaku said that the nation’s reputation is a key priority for the Institute, noting that Nigeria needs its reputation as an asset to trade in the global market.

Approved by the Governing Council of NIPR in its 117th meeting, Chief Badejo-Okunsanya will lead a 17-member team of experts. These experts include Malam Jibrin Baba Ndace, Prof. Okey Ikechukwu, Dr. Jossy Nkwocha, H. E. Amb. Tope Elias-Fatile, and Dr. Nkechi Ali-Balogun.

Others are: Alhaji Sadiq Kassim – Member, Mr. Franklyn Ginger-Eke – Member, Chief Tokunbo Modupe – Member, Chief Moji Makanjuola – Member, and Mr. Stanley Ogadigo – Member.

Also on the Board are representatives of the Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation, Lawal Oluwatosin Kafayat – Member, NIPR Young Professionals Hub, Mr. Nanfa Nandap – Member; and Ministry of Foreign Affairs’s nominee still awaited; while the CEO of the NRMG when appointed will serve as Secretary to the Board.

Amongst other responsibilities, the Board has been charged to work closely with the NIPR Council and other partners for the construction of the Nigeria Reputation House.

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