Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) recently held an Aviation Family Forum at the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) in a bid to air its voice in the area of air navigation safety and lend support for the growth and development of the sector.
The session was organized in honour of one of its members, Mr. Basil Agboarumi who was recently elevated to the position of general manager (GM), Corporate Communications, Skyway Aviation Handling Company Limited (SAHCOL).
Dr. Rotimi Oladele, NIPR’s national president, said that, “There is a visible indicator that the aviation industry is growing but there is need to support the industry to grow through aggressive information management,” adding that the aviation industry of tomorrow ‘’should be based on information management as business can only thrive on accurate information. To this end, he therefore noted: “Public Relations cannot be relegated and NIPR should be a role model.”
Acknowledging the professionalism and progress of Agboarumi, Dr. Oladele appealed to NIPR members in the aviation sector to work harder and promote integrity.
He also stressed that “modesty is important for public relations (PR) personalities.
“We must build the reputation of Nigeria and all the Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) in the aviation sector must be part of it,” he submitted.
Ibrahim Abdulsalam, managing director of NAMA, assured members of the travelling public of their safety within the nation’s airspace and applauded NIPR for its professionalism, excellence and transparency saying, “Through various trainings, workshops and seminars, NIPR has moulded icons whose contributions to the Nigerian economy have been legendary producing the likes of Agboarumi who is a valuable product of this reputable institute.”
The Managing Director further enjoined all members of NIPR to imbibe and assimilate the code of
ethics of the noble profession as the sustenance of the Nigerian project largely depends on them, noting that Public Relations is an integral aspect of the world economy as no business can survive without it.
Responding, Agboarumi expressed gratitude to NIPR for the honour and recognition accorded him as well as thanked the Management of NAMA for accepting to host the forum and for the support they extended to the institute to make the event a successful and memorable one.
Agboarumi joined the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations in 1998 as an Associate Member (ANIPR), and was upgraded to a full member (MNIPR) in 1994. He is a good team player, motivator, with excellent people’s skill who has a successful track record in Leadership, Public Relations and Communications.