NIPR Charges 422 Newly Inducted Members to be Guardians of Truth
The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) has inducted 422 new members with a charge to uphold the credibility of truth at all times, shun propaganda and divisive information.
The President and Chairman of Council of NIPR, Dr. Ike Neliaku who made the charge on Friday in Abuja at a ceremony to welcome the new members, informed them that the credibility of their truth is their currency and must not be allowed to diminish.
Dr. Neliaku also urged the new members of the Institute to be partners in nation-building through the messages they craft, appealing to them to promote the unity of the nation as against weakening its peaceful co-existence.
"Bear in mind that you are now champions of excellence. Public Relations is evolving. Always commit yourself to continous learning, ethics and innovation. Without ethics, there is no profession. You must not be associated with half truths and lies", he advised.
The NIPR boss further charged the inductees to be competent and credible, positioning themselves for value addition towards the growth of their respective organisations.
Also in his remarks, the Director General, Voice of Nigeria, Jibrin Baba-Ndace, tasked the new public relations professionals to be strategic in their communications so as to uphold the nation's reputation and manage its image effectively.
He urged them to positively shape narratives through the content of messages they publish on social media and avoid de-marketing the country through unguarded criticisms.
Also speaking, the Chairman, Conference of Public Relations Professionals in Tertiary Institutions Committee, Dr. Peter Oyeneye, advised the inductees to be in good financial standing, support the Institute's projects and remain active in their various chapters.
