NIPR Niger state holds AGM, elects new exco
The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), Niger state chapter has held its Annual General Meeting and Conference with a theme “the role of stakeholders and communication in New Niger Agenda.”
The event which attracted dignitaries including the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alh Idris Mohammed Malagi, a former governor of Niger state, Dr. Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu, former minister of foreign affairs, Amb. Zubairu Dada, national officials of NIPR and veterans, was held Tuesday at the Idris Legbo Kutigi International Conference Center, Minna.
Delivering his address, the minister of information, Alh. Idris Malagi said the present administration was aware of the hardship Nigerians were facing, but government he said, were working to bring respite.
He revealed that president Bola Ahmed Tinubu has added reorientation of Nigerians as part of the mandate of the federal ministry of information, thus the NIPR role as image makers would be greatly harnessed towards this objective.
According to the minister he said “HE President Bola Ahmed Tinubu gave me a presidential mandate to come up with what is later called the National Value Charter (NVC), an official document that redirects all Nigerians, irrespective of class, ethnicity, and religion to the ideals and values for which we were traditionally known and that were used to build our various societies and their institutions.
“As critical stakeholders, NIPR Niger State Chapter deserves my commendation for reviving the convocation of public relations practitioners to discuss ways in which we can help to properly communicate the efforts of governments at all levels to the people.”
The former governor of Niger state, Dr Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu who was the special guest of honour at the occasion said the New Niger Agenda of Mohammed Umar Bago must be supported by all citizens of the state. He commended the role the NIPR plays in shaping and branding the activities of government, encouraging them not to relent.
He said the governor of a state is the chief security officer and has no excuse not to provide security for the safety of his people. “I used to be surprised when a governor said he has no power to control the police because the police commissioner is not answerable to him. During my time, I handled the situation well and I got results,” Dr Mu’azu Babangida said.
The event featured a lecture by Prof. Mustapha Zubairu, awards given to notable figures such as the governor of Niger state, Hon Mohammed Umar Bago, and former governor Dr Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu, as well as key members of the association and stakeholders. Additionally, the conference saw the election of new leadership for a four-year term. The newly elected executives are: Mal. Mahmud Abdullahi as Chairman, Mrs Mary Noel Berje as Vice Chairman, Mal. Aliyu Jibo Garba as Secretary, Mal. Zubairu Emimaru as Assistant Secretary, and Kolos Moh’d as Public Relations Officer. Other positions include Moh’d Ali as Treasurer, Dr Abimbola Dada as Financial Secretary, and Mrs. Lydia Legbo as Auditor. Ex-officio members appointed are Musa Ladan, Mustapha Alhassan, Moh’d Abubakar, and Dr Sunday Ogala.