NIPR decorates Nasarawa gov as patron

The Home of Representatives and officers of the Ugandan authorities on Monday counseled Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, following his investiture as Patron of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations in Abuja.

The occasion drew political leaders, communication professionals and dignitaries from inside and out of doors Nigeria, highlighting the rising relevance of public relations in governance and nationwide growth.

In his tackle, President and Chairman of the NIPR Governing Council, Ike Neliaku, described Sule as a visionary chief whose contributions to the general public relations career have been sensible and far-reaching.

He mentioned the institute had intently monitored developments in Nasarawa State and engaged the governor on areas requiring enchancment.

“We acknowledge you as a pacesetter of imaginative and prescient and foresight. After we drew your consideration to shortcomings, you responded with dedication and promised decisive motion,” he mentioned.

Neliaku famous that the governor’s response to the institute’s earlier evaluation led to measurable progress, including that Nasarawa’s notion ranking rose considerably from 30.4 per cent in 2024 to 83.6 per cent in 2026. He mentioned the advance mirrored deliberate efforts to strengthen governance and public communication within the state.

Additionally talking, the spokesman for the Home of Representatives, Akin Rotimi, praised Sule for supporting initiatives geared toward growing the following era of public relations professionals. He famous that such efforts would contribute to nation-building and strengthen democratic engagement.

“You might be investing within the subsequent era of public relations consultants and selling gender fairness,” Rotimi mentioned, whereas calling for better inclusion of ladies in governance.

In his goodwill message, Particular Adviser to the Ugandan authorities on Nationwide Orientation and Transformation, Vincent Anibogu, counseled Sule for partnering with the institute to determine a college in Nasarawa State. He confused that the establishment should concentrate on sensible data and innovation.

“We should transfer past producing graduates with certificates alone and start to coach individuals who can remedy actual issues,” he mentioned.

Anibogu added that such an strategy would place Nigeria as a pacesetter in Africa’s growth and improve its world competitiveness.

In his acceptance remarks, Sule apologised for relocating the ceremony from Lafia to Abuja, explaining that his schedule, together with an official engagement with President Bola Tinubu in Lagos, made it crucial.

He thanked the institute for the honour and reaffirmed his dedication to its goals.

The governor mentioned his rising curiosity within the institute was pushed by its emphasis on management, innovation and capability constructing, which he described as important for Nigeria’s progress.

He additionally pledged continued assist for initiatives that promote professionalism and nationwide growth.

The ceremony, nevertheless, witnessed a quick disruption when the 1,000-capacity corridor was plunged into darkness throughout goodwill messages. Company and aides resorted to cellphone torchlights earlier than energy was restored shortly afterwards.