The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations NIPR has inaugurated members of the Institute’s Anti-Corruption and Consumer Protection Hub (ACCP-Hub).
President of the Institute, Ike Neliaku says the aim is to develop the skills and competencies of public relations professionals and other stakeholders in effectively communicating and addressing issues of corruption and consumer protection in the country.
The 22 members are drawn from NIPR, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC; Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Offences Commission, ICPC; Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, FCCPC; and the National Film and Video Censors Board, NFVCB.
Neliaku further explained that the hub is also expected to promote ethical practices, transparency and consumer rights in Nigeria.
A fellow of the Institute, and former Information Commissioner in Adamawa State, Ahmad Sajoh, will Chair the hub which has a lifespan of 10 years to discharge its mandate.
Editor Oloyede Oworu