The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has thrown its weight behind the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) in her quest to reposition Nigeria through image laundering.
The Secretary to the Commission, Mrs. Rose Oriaran-Anthony made the pledge when the new President of the Institute Dr. Ike Neliaku led a high-powered delegation to the INEC headquarters, Abuja on Wednesday, 6th December 2023.
Mrs. Oriaran-Anthony who is also long-time Member of the NIPR lauded pivotal role the Institute plays in nation building. She noted “that the Commission at this point cannot do without the NIPR, we just must work together to achieve what we desire as a Commission; the help we need rests on the NIPR”.
The secretary, who was responding to some of the proposed projects and plans of the new administration of the NIPR which include Rebirth Nigeria, National Spokespersons Summit, setup of Nigeria Reputation Management Group and Commencement of Enforcement and Compliance with the NIPR Act, noted with interest that the country was in dire need of a new image.
She lamented the sorry state of the country’s image internationally, arguing that Nigeria is rich with great people with talents, skills, and potentials. Mrs. Oriaran-Anthony said “This is one of the nations with great potentials and by mere mentioning of the name Nigeria, the world should show some respect; but see what we have done to ourselves as a nation.”
She stated that the ‘Rebirth Nigeria’ project, coming from an institution as NIPR, would not only reposition this country and give us a new image, but remove the negative tag attached to us as a people and avail us new confidence when we travel abroad because we have the best of brains.
She however advised that the NIPR leadership must be courageous and firm in implementing its programmes and plans because there would be challenges.
