By Kingsley Agim
In recognition of her sterling leadership disposition and contribution to the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) both at State and National levels, the leadership of the Institute has resolved to bestow Cross River Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Mrs. RoseMary Archibong as Honorary Fellow of the Institute.
Speaking on behalf of the President and Chairman NIPR Governing Council, Mallam Muktar Sirajo, the Chairman, Board of Fellows, High Chief Frank Tamuno Koko, disclosed this when the Information and Orientation Commissioner hosted the National Leadership of NIPR, who are in Calabar for the Institute's 2nd National Retreat for Chapter Chairmen and Secretaries/Induction, to a dinner recently.
High Chief Koko, who described Mrs. Archibong as "a mother, sister and friend," expressed gratitude to her for her immense contribution to the success and growth of the Cross River Chapter of NIPR, imploring her to continue supporting the Institute in order to enhance public relations practice in the State and Country at large.
Also speaking, the Chairman of the Cross River State Chapter of NIPR, Ntunkae Offiong Ani Offiong thanked the Commissioner for the pleasurable gesture, in spite of her crowded schedule, noting that NIPR under her watch in the State has learnt a lot from her administrative proficiency.
Ntunkae Offiong, who labeled Mrs. Archibong as "one of the pillars of her Chapter who has continued to play a pivotal role towards the success of the Institute," further pointed out that the Commissioner's stint as the Director of Administration at the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, brought huge administrative reforms; an attribute she has brought to bear in her current position as the Information and Orientation Commissioner.
The State NIPR leader used the opportunity to inform the Commissioner that her tenure in office will successfully end in November, 2018, while reiterating her gratitude for the support given the Institute during her time as Chairman.
Responding, the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Mrs. RoseMary Archibong thanked the Institute's hierarchy for responding positively to her humble invitation and the choice of Calabar for the 2nd National Retreat for Chapter Chairmen and Secretaries/Induction.
"I congratulate your vehemence in ensuring that this Institute that has been chartered since 1990 is not just a local entity, but have tentacles across the nation and affiliations with similar institutions globally; practicing public relations based on international standards," Mrs. Archibong remarked.
Mrs. Archibong reminded NIPR that in times like this, practitioners must bring their professionalism to bear, in order to renew hopes of Nigerians already lost through the battered image of the nation.
The Commissioner told the NIPR hierarchy that their job in Cross River would be easier because there is a government that prioritizes the welfare and wellbeing of its people, with tangible and empirical projects to testify for it.
She said the Governor Ben Ayade-led administration has made it easier through its industrialization strides and Cross River has become a State of reference revered for excellence.
She took the opportunity to invite guests to the forthcoming Carnival Calabar Festival to come and enjoy the cheeriness that characterizes the Cross River people come December.
"I want to express profound gratitude to the pronouncement by the Chairman of Council. To merit such a lofty recognition is the Lord's making; and I do not take it for granted at all. I will do all I can to continue identifying with NIPR to ensure that the image of Nigeria is returned back to positive light," the Commissioner concluded.
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