Odimmegwa Johnpeter/Abuja
In fulfilment of its commitment to institutionalizing strategic communication and professionalising its Public Relations cadre, seventy-three (73) Public Relations Officers of Nigeria Immigration Service were inducted into the professional ranks of Nigerian Institute of Public Relations. This followed the successful completion of the NIPR Training and Certification and Training Programme at the Service Headquarters, Abuja. This was contained in a statement signed by DCI Akinsola Akinlabi, anipr, Service Public Relations Officer, Nigeria Immigration Service, Headquarters, Abuja.
The Comptroller-General of Immigration, CGI KN Nandap, pcc, mmis, fsmn, fspsp represented by Deputy Comptroller General Visa and Residency, FU Nwanneka charged the newly inducted officers to uphold the highest standards of professionalism. She tasked them to proactively manage public perception, counter misinformation, respond effectively to crises, and strengthen public trust as the Service drives technology-enabled reforms in Migration Management and Border Governance. She commended the Nigeria Institute of Public Relations for their collaboration to professionalize and deepen the practice of Public Relations within Nigeria Immigration Service.
Dr. Ike Neliaku, fnipr, the President and Chairman of Council of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations, formally inducted the participants into the Institute. In his address, he enjoined them to uphold ethics, professionalism, and lifelong learning as core values of the Public Relations profession.
While delivering his closing remarks the Service Public Relations Officer, Deputy Comptroller of Immigration Akinsola Akinlabi, noted the unwavering commitment of the Comptroller-General of Immigration to capacity building and her resolve to standardize Public Relations practice within the Service. He expressed appreciation to the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations, resource persons, and all stakeholders whose support made the landmark programme a success. He urged the PROs to translate the knowledge gained into practical action, reinforcing the Service’s commitment to effective public engagement.
The successful completion of the training and induction formalities further demonstrates the Service commitment to continuous professional development of its personnel through strategic partnerships and specialised training programmes that projects its core mandates of Migration Management and Border Governance.
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