By Dianabasi Effiong
Gov. Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom has been inducted as Patron of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), Uyo chapter.
The investiture took place during the institute’s Annual General Meeting (AGM), inductions, and fellows’ inauguration including elections, at the ongoing Nigerian Public Relations Week (NPRW25) in Uyo.
The governor’s investiture preceded the re-election of Dr. Ike Neliaku as President and Chairman-in-Council, along with Comrade Ini Ememobong and 15 others as council members of the NIPR.
Governor Eno, in his acceptance speech, promised to abide by the code of conduct and ideals governing the Institute.
He appealed to NIPR members to continue to project Nigeria positively.
He also declared his support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration.
The governor urged Nigerians to cooperate with the President to change the nation’s fortunes.
According to the governor, his administration has executed numerous projects without borrowing from financial institutions.
He attributed the availability of funds to strategic and visionary decisions taken by President Tinubu, which had yielded increased revenue and more funds for developmental projects.
He expressed his determination to make Akwa Ibom a tourist destination of choice in the country.
He cited the ongoing reconstruction of the abandoned 5,000-seater capacity International Conference Centre and a 200-room world-class hotel as indicators of his administration’s commitment to developing the state’s tourism sector.
The NIPR President and Chairman-in-Council performed the investiture ceremony.
Neliaku stated that the honour bestowed on governor Eno acknowledged his role in promoting the organisation’s code, professional standards, and solemn commitment to creating a more reputation-conscious society.
He also addressed the AGM, highlighting his administration’s achievements over the past two years.
These achievements included digital migration of membership applications, establishment of sectoral hubs, execution of MoUs with various organisations, and the annual Nigeria Spokespersons Summit.
The Nigerian Public Relations Week (NPRW25) had as its theme, “Harnessing Public Relations for Economic Renaissance.”
The event was attended by members of the State Executive Council, the political class, fellows, and members of the Institute.
The week-long activities included a PR round table with traditional rulers, an undergraduate forum, plenary sessions, posthumous awards, installation of the Body of Advisers, and the investiture ceremony.
