By MBAFAN ADE, Abuja –
The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), has commended the decision of Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, to appoint a seasoned Public Relations professional, Mr. Adelakun James Adegoke as the new General Manager of the Broadcasting Corporation of Oyo State (BCOS).
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State.“This is indeed, toeing the path of professionalism,” President & Chairman, Governing Council of the NIPR, Dr. Ike Neliaku, said in a statement on Thursday.
According to the NIPR President, “part of leadership is the ability to identify individuals with sound professional standing and strategically engage them in their areas of specialties and competence for optimal value.”
He however regretted that the case in Africa, including Nigeria, was that of “leaders preferring quacks to professionals and choosing mediocrity over meritocracy.”
He said the Institute received the appointment with excitement “because Mr. Adelakun is a member of the PR profession that we can attest to his professional competence to deliver on his mandate.”
While assuring the Governor of the its institutional support to Mr. Adelakun James Adegoke and the Government of Oyo State, the NIPR also called on other State Governments to emulate such act that would add value to governance.
Leave a Reply