By Danhassan Abubakar
An Associate of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) Tajudeen Taiwo Akintunde anipr has advocated for more membership drive for the institute from all its members.A
Akintunde also said that the opportunities that are abound in the Institute for members to leverage on for their personal growth and development is immense.
Akintunde anipr was speaking with our correspondent in Bauchi shortly after his arrival from the just concluded Diamond Anniversary Special Induction program of the Institute held in Abuja.
Akintunde, who also doubles as the CEO and Managing Director of a Bauchi based public relations outfit known as Dee-Why Pumpy Photography and Media Works, commended the National President and Chairman of Council of the Institute, Dr. Ike Neliaku, *fnipr* and other Council members for their resilience and innovative approach in the running of the Institute.
While stressing on the need for all members of NIPR both home and in diaspora to get involved in membership drive, the associate proffered that, “for a start members can challenge their selves in bringing at least Two potential members in annually through one-on-one advocacy”.
“I want to cease this rare opportunity to commend my State Chairman Mallam Mohammed Rabiu Wada, mnipr for his passion, zeal and enthusiasm in running the affairs of NIPR in Bauchi State. He has brought a lot of visibility to the activities of NIPR and also commandeered some high level membership into State, and had personally mentored me, and paved the way for so many business opportunities for me”.
“I want to also use this medium to call on the general public and other professionals especially those in the media industry to become members of NIPR and avail themselves the opportunities and benefits associated with being a member of NIPR” , said the CEO.