Ogbueshi Patrick Ukah, Commissioner for Information, Delta State and Chairman, Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), Delta State Chapter has been presented the “2018 Outstanding Leadership Award” by members of Delta State Chapter of NIPR. Ukah received the surprise award recently in Asaba, in recognition of his outstanding contributions and commitment towards the growth of public relations practice in Delta State and human capital development; particularly among information officers in the State civil service.
In presenting the award and a Christmas hamper, the General Secretary of NIPR, Delta State, Godfrey C. Osakwe who was accompanied by the Financial Secretary, Isaac Ogerugba, Patricia Gbemudu and Florence Nwabuonwu, said that in living out the creed of “reciprocal responsibility” members of the State Chapter of Nigerian Institute of Public Relations decided on the conferment of an award and presentation of gift to Ogbueshi Patrick Ukah in appreciation of his unalloyed supports and excellent leadership.
Recognising his skill for organisational proficiency, Ukah was in 2017 handed the mandate by Dr. Rotimi Oladele, the immediate past President and Chairman of Council of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations, to reorganize the Delta State Chapter of NIPR and bring it up to speed so it can play its rightful role in the development of public relations practice and Delta State in line with global expectations.
Today, it is gratifying to note that the reorganisation initiative which began in August 2017 has recorded great progress with a league of public relations professionals and aficionados contributing to the development and good brand profiling of Delta State’s economy.
Ogbueshi Ukah upon receiving the award said, “I am overwhelmed by this gesture, it was quite thoughtful. But we must continue to take deliberate steps to nurture public relations profession and create resourceful workforce with credible commitment for sustainable development of Delta State and for personal growth”.
He enjoined members to uphold the vision of public relations practice in Delta State which is to promote professionalism, good governance, corporate image and best practices in relationship management both in the private and public affairs space for individuals, businesses and governments through proactive advocacy and effective communication.