From:Femi Oyelola in Kaduna
Governor Uba Sani has been awarded the Fellowship of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) for his outstanding service to Kaduna State and the country.
Highlighting the significance of the award at Sir Kashim Ibrahim House, NIPR National President Dr. Ike Neliaku stated, We are very careful of those that wear the brand of NIPR.”
He explained that the honoree must have shown that he has ”something to offer the citizens, something to offer the nation, something to offer your people.”
”And from our record, Your Excellency, you have met those requirements. And that is why the entire council of the institute from all over Nigeria is here with us,” he added.
The National President recalled that the Sokoto road leading to Government House, Kaduna, was dualized in 1999. Since then, ”no administration has touched the road until you came 27 years later.”
He pointed out that Governor Uba Sani is not just rehabilitating the road but doing a complete reconstruction of the Sokoto road.
Dr. Neliaku also said that, under the NIPR Act, the governor of a state is the institute’s patron, while the President of Nigeria is the Grand Patron.
He emphasized that not every governor is privileged to be celebrated or honored as a patron because once you wear our brand, you become an icon of our reputation, which means we stand with you wherever you are.
The National President explained that awarding Governor Uba Sani the Fellowship goes beyond patronage; it is a lasting honor that remains with him after leaving office.
He revealed that Nigeria will host the 2026 World Public Relations Forum, with over 126 countries expected to converge on Abuja to celebrate Nigeria as a communication hub in Africa.
According to him, NIPR will combine this event with the 37th Conference of the African Public Relations Association from November 15 to 21, 2026, and he is delighted to announce that the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria has graciously accepted to serve as the Chief Host of this important forum.
Dr. Neliaku also disclosed that the leadership of the Global Alliance has decided to confer the title of World Public Relations Forum Ambassador on Governor Uba Sani.
”What this means is that, in the 136 countries where Global Alliance functions, you have a right to enter any of the countries and tell them that you are an ambassador of WPRF and doors will open to you,” he added.
In response, Governor Uba Sani thanked NIPR for honoring him with the Fellowship, saying he humbly accepted the recognition as a call to greater responsibility.
”It’s a call to remain steadfast in the pursuit of transparency, accountability, and ethical communication in the discharge of public duty,” he stated.
He also noted that Kaduna State is fully prepared and honored to host the 3rd NIPR Week, viewing it as an opportunity to contribute to meaningful national discourse and to demonstrate its commitment to ideas, dialogue, and inclusive development.
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