Odimmegwa Johnpeter/Abuja
The West African Society for Communication and Administration (WASCA) has conferred the prestigious Award of Fellow on Badamasi Salisu Haiba, Director of Press and Public Relations, Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to socio-economic development and his consistent demonstration of professionalism in the field of media and public communication. This was contained in a statement signed by Gabriel Orim, Assistant Chief Information and Public Relations Officer,FMHUD.
The honour was bestowed during a formal induction ceremony organized by the board of WASCA, a respected sub-regional body committed to promoting global best practices in communication, management, and administration.
The Society plays a key role in fostering a socially and economically vibrant environment across West Africa and beyond.
Presenting the award, Mr. Simeon Charles, Fsca, Executive Secretary of WASCA, praised Mr. Haiba’s professional excellence and encouraged other inducted Fellows to take strategic actions that would reposition and promote the Nigerian economy within the subregion and globally.
“The responsibility now rests on communication professionals like you to reshape narratives, influence positive change, and drive socio-economic transformation through effective communication and strategic administration,” Charles stated.
The fellowship award is one of WASCA’s highest honours, reserved for professionals who have demonstrated excellence in practice and contributed meaningfully to both the public and private sectors in West Africa.
For Mr. Haiba, the honour is both a validation and a new responsibility – to keep using the power of the pen and the reach of the media to shape a better society.
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