Odimmegwa Johnpeter/Abuja
The Honourable Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has congratulated Dr Omoniyi Ibietan on his re-election as Secretary General of the African Public Relations Association (APRA), describing it as a well-deserved recognition of his professionalism, dedication, and outstanding contributions to the public relations profession in Africa. This was contained in a statement signed by Rabiu Ibrahim, Special Assistant (Media), to the Honourable Minister of Information and National Orientation.
Dr Ibietan was re-elected at the APRA General Assembly held in Swakopmund, Namibia, alongside Mr Arik Karani of Kenya as President and Professor Michele Mekeme of Cameroon as Vice President.
In a congratulatory message, the Minister said Dr. Ibietan’s re-election reflects the confidence that public relations professionals across Africa have in his leadership and in his capacity to advance the Association’s vision.
“On behalf of the Federal Government of Nigeria, I congratulate Dr. Omoniyi Ibietan on his well-deserved re-election as Secretary General of APRA. This honour is not only a recognition of his professional excellence but also a source of pride for Nigeria and the entire communications community,” the Minister said.
Idris expressed confidence that Dr. Ibietan would continue to provide purposeful leadership as APRA deepens collaboration across the continent and supports Africa’s digital transformation agenda.
The Minister also commended APRA for its commitment to strengthening the public relations profession and promoting ethical communication across Africa, noting that Nigeria looks forward to hosting the 37th APRA Annual Conference alongside the World Public Relations Forum in Abuja later this year.
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