The Director-General of the National Council for Arts and Culture, Otunba Segun Runsewe, has commended the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) for its lead role in enhancing peace and unity in the country.
The remark was made in Abuja at a dinner while celebrating three fellows of the institute who were promoted to a higher level in their various field of endeavours.
According to him, NIPR promoted unity in the country through its various policies and activities. “The Institute puts the peaceful co-existence of the country at the forefront in all its activities and I urge similar professional organisations to borrow a leaf from NIPR in advancing the campaign for brotherliness in Nigeria.”
While congratulating the newly promoted fellows, Runsewe urged them not to relent in giving more in service to their fatherland.
Also speaking at the event, the President and Chairman of Governing Council of the NIPR, Malam Mukhtar Sirajo, attributed the exploits of promoted members to hard work, dedication and commitment to principles of Public Relations.
The NIPR President urged the celebrants to remain good ambassadors of the institute and continually uphold dignity in their service to the nation.
Council Member representing the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) at the Institute’s Governing Council, Dr. Ike Neliaku, said it was crucial to recognise and celebrate their achievements in order to teach others the value of excellence.
Neliaku stated that a nation that thrives in excellence excels in success, emphasising that those who have demonstrated success in their endeavours should be celebrated while alive.
The event had in attendance, Senator-elect, Imo West Senatorial District, Mr. Osita Izunaso; House of Representatives Member-elect (AMAC/Bwari, Federal Constituency, FCT), Mr. Joshua Obike, and Chairman, United Nigeria Airlines, Prof. Obiora Okonkwo among others.