The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations, Edo State chapter has inaugurated new officials to coordinate its affairs in the next two years.

According to a statement from the institute, the newly elected executive members inaugurated include James-Wisdom Abhulimen as the chairman; Okon Eno Eyo as the vice chairman; Courage Eboigbe as the Secretary; Temi Esonamunjor as the public relations executive; Dr Ngozi Okeibunor as the financial secretary, Ude Chukwuulotam as the treasurer and Dr Josephine Adeyeye as the auditor.

The election took place during the 2022 Annual General Meeting/conference of the chapter held recently in Benin City with the theme “Leading with Purpose: Inspiring Change and Innovation in Public Relations”.

In his acceptance speech, Abhulimen acknowledged the overwhelming support of members that paved the way for his victory at the polls and promised to work with the new executive to consolidate the achievements of past leaders of the chapter and propel the institute to a greater height in the state.

He extended a hand of fellowship to his co-contestant and pledged to revamp the chapter.

He promised to make the chapter a force to be reckoned with through strategic communication, networking, and collaboration with critical stakeholders.

Earlier, the Keynote speaker, Dr Daniel Ekhereafo, stated that achieving success in Public Relations required inspirational and innovative leadership, capable of driving positive changes, fostering meaningful connections, and steering organisations towards goal attainment.