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World Customs Organisation: NIPR felicitates Adeniyi on election as Chair
NAN
The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) has felicitated the Comptroller-General of Nigeria Customs Service, Bashir Adeniyi, on his election as Chairperson of the World Customs Organisation (WCO).
The President, Chairman of Council of NIPR, Dr Ike Neliaku, in a congratulatory letter signed by the Director, Public Relations, Mr Stanley Ogadigo on Saturday in Abuja, lauded Adeniyi’s elevation to the top leadership of WCO.
WCO is a intergovernmental organisation which serves as highest decision-making body in global customs with its headquarters in Brussels, Belgium.
Adeniyi, the Immediate past vice president of NIPR was elected at the concluding session of the 145th/146th WCO Council Meeting held on June 28 in Brussels, becoming the first Nigerian to hold the exalted position.
According to Neliaku, the achievement is an evidence of visible value that public relations offers are advancing the frontiers of excellence in leadership and governance across sectors.
He expressed delight that members of NIPR at leadership positions are placing the country on the map of honour at the global stage through deployment of Public Relations strategies in solving organisational issues and challenges.
“As a professional body, the NIPR is deeply delighted with your election as the chairperson of the WCO, making history as the first Nigerian to occupy such influential position since its creation with 185 member states.
“This highlights the role of strategic communication in raising the bar of excellence in leadership and a clear indication that public relations has become a leadership function,” he stated.
Neliaku expressed optimism that Adeniyi’s tenure would introduce innovations that would bring about transformative reforms in the global customs administration, especially in effectively communicating activities of WCO to the global community.
It would be recalled that Adeniyi was recently appointed as Vice Chairman, Advisory Board of the Nigeria Reputation Management Group (NRMG), an initiative of the NIPR.
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Tinubu, PDP Hail Gov Okpebholo’s Road Infrastructural Revolution in Edo
Joel Ajayi
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has lauded the infrastructural strides of Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, particularly the ongoing construction of the state’s first-ever flyover bridge, describing it as a landmark intervention in easing urban traffic and modernizing Edo’s transport system.
The President extolled the governor’s foresight in embarking on the one-kilometre flyover project at Ikpoba Hill in Ikpoba Okha Local Government Area, noting that its completion would transform vehicular movement and strengthen the urban fabric of Benin City.
Tinubu praised Okpebholo’s early performance in office, affirming that the governor had set a new standard of governance in Edo.
The president represented by the Minister of Works, Engr. Dave Umahi, emphasized that the governor’s bold approach to road and bridge construction in the State underscores the All Progressives Congress’ (APC) progressive agenda.
“This is a 24-span structure, each span measuring 20 meters, amounting to a one-kilometre bridge. The quality and pace of work are impressive. Edo is witnessing a first, and I believe more such projects should follow in Benin City to address the heavy traffic,” Umahi conveyed on behalf of the President.
The Minister contrasted the efficiency of state-driven projects with some federal contracts, lamenting that contractors often display greater discipline when working under governors than when handling federal assignments.
He pledged to enforce stricter accountability standards at the federal level to ensure value for money and timely delivery.
“I commend Governor Okpebholo for insisting on concrete technology. Roads built with reinforced concrete last 50 to 100 years, saving scarce resources. Nigeria cannot continue to spend on recurring reconstruction. We must invest in durability,” Umahi stressed.
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