NIPR Charges Newly Inaugurated Kogi Executive Committee On Inclusive Leadership
The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) has revived its Kogi State Chapter and inaugurated an interim Executive Committee, tasking the new leadership with building an inclusive structure that will deepen participation and grow its membership base.
Speaking at the inauguration held at the Banquet Hall of the Government House in Lokoja recently, NIPR President Ike Neliaku stressed that every chapter holds utmost importance to the institute, as they play crucial roles in strengthening its relevance in driving national development. Neliaku was represented by the Chairman of the Chapter Support and Development Committee, Ahmad Sajoh.
The President called for purposeful and ethical leadership that would position the Kogi Chapter as a model, while commending stakeholders in the state for their commitment and resilience in seeing it fully restored.
NIPR Registrar Chief Uzoma Onyegbadue, who administered the oath of office, urged members to uphold the ethical standards, ideals and principles of the profession through unity and sustained cooperation.
The FCT Chapter Chairman and Institute’s Director of Public Relations, Stanley Ogadigo, said he was delighted that the neighbouring Kogi State chapter would now serve as an active partner in elevating public relations practice in Nigeria.
Newly sworn in Chairman of the State Executive Committee, Ismaila Isah, described his emergence as a call to service, aimed at strengthening the public relations profession and restoring the vibrancy of the Kogi State Chapter. He assured that his committee would introduce initiatives to enhance membership engagement and promote ethical practice, while partnering with relevant organisations to help the chapter distinguish itself.
Other members of the inaugurated Executive Committee are Vice Chairman Oshaloto Tade, Secretary Micheal Oshiomieh, Assistant Secretary Aliyu Ohiare Fati, Welfare Officer Daniel Nwankwo, Treasurer Balogun Yemi, Financial Secretary Khadijat Abubakar Isah, Internal Auditor Momoh Nuhu, and ex-officio members Suleiman Ibrahim, Emmanuel Bello and Austyn Ochu.
The interim committee has a six month tenure, during which it is required to organize elections for all elective positions in line with the provisions of the Act.
