The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) has commend the Nigerian Army for their resilience and determination in securing the territorial intergrity of Nigeria from criminal elements.
The National President Mallam Muktar Zubairu Surayo gave the commendation today when he led the National Council on a courtesy call to the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Yusufu Buratai at the Army Headquarters.
He also commended the Nigerian Army for adherence to relevant laws guiding the practice of Public Relations adding that practioners without licence are criminal liable as enshrined by the act establishing the regulatory body.
“Nigerian Army has been adhering to rules guiding Public Relations practice in appointing their Public Relations Officers. This act by the Army authority deserves commendation and should serve as a reference point to other institutions”, he said.
According to him, the visit is part of advocacy campaign to sensitise institutions and organisations on the need to hire qualified and licence practioners. “It is criminal to practice PR without licence ” he said.
Mallam Zubairu while extolling the leadership quality of COAS frowns at high level of insecurity in Nigeria which he attributed to lack of understanding between various region that made up the country. He then urged Nigerians to always dialogue issues rather than using violence.”
The National president also used the opportunity to invite the COAS on the forthcoming Annual Conference of the NIPR slated latter in the year. He also seek for partnership with the Nigerian Army to organise a workshop on strategic planning and study on public Relations practice .
Gen Buratai in his response thanked the NIPR Executives for the visit which he said is timely.
He described Public Relations practice as a link between institutions and its public adding that it brings understanding and harmony among people.
He said the visit is a turning point for the Nigerian Army Public Relations Practitioners.
He called on the Institution to partner with the Nigerian Army School of Public Relations and Informations (NASPRI) to ensure a higher cradle of learning.
Among the members of the National Executive entourage is one time Director General, Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), Prof Tony Iredia and the former Director Army Public Relations, Maj Gen Chris Olukolade (Rtd) among others.
