Edo NIPR elects New Excos
The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), Edo State Chapter, has inaugurated a new Executive to coordinate its affairs in the next two years.
The election took place during the 2022 AGM/Conference of the Chapter held recently at the Urban Oasis Hotel in Benin City with the theme, “Leading with Purpose: Inspiring Change and Innovation in Public Relations.”
In his acceptance speech, James-Wisdom Abhulimen acknowledged the overwhelming support of members that paved the way for his victory at the polls.
He promised to work assiduously with the new Executive to consolidate on the achievements of past leaders of the Chapter and propel the Institute to a greater height in the State.
Abhulimen, however, appealed to his co-contestant to join with him towards moving the chapter to an enviable height, just as he pledged making it a force to be reckoned with through strategic communication, networking and collaboration with critical stakeholders.
Earlier, the Keynote paper presenter, Dr Daniel Ekhereafo, posited that achieving success in Public Relations requires inspirational and innovative leadership capable of driving positive changes, fostering meaningful connections, and steering organizations towards goal attainment.
Dr Ekhereafo, Head of Mass Communications Department of the University of Benin, Benin City, enjoined the new leadership to leverage technology, data and social responsibility initiatives in order to enhance the reputation of the Institute in the State.
“As the world continues to evolve, the influence of inspirational and innovative leaders will remain central to the success of public relations in creating positive and lasting impacts”, he said
The newly elected Executive Members inaugurated by Dr Olugbenga Abimbola, an NIPR Council Member include James-Wisdom Abhulimen as Chairman, Okon Eno Eyo, Vice Chairman, Courage Eboigbe, Secretary, Temi Esonamunjor, Public Relations Executive, Dr Ngozi Okeibunor, Financial Secretary, Ude Chukwuulotam, Treasurer and Dr Josephine Adeyeye as Auditor
