Osun NIPR Commends State Government on Creation of Local Government Information Department:

The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), Osun State Chapter, has commended the Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke, the Honourable Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, Honourable Wale Egbedun, and all stakeholders for successfully passing and enacting a bill for the creation of the Department of Information within the Local Government Service Commission.

In a statement released by the Chairman of the State Chapter of NIPR, Mr. Ademola Adesoji on Wednesday, July 17, 2024,  expressed the Institute's commendation.

"The establishment of this department represents a significant advancement in our state's information management," the statement read. "On behalf of the Executive and members of Osun NIPR, I congratulate the Governor, the Honourable Speaker, and all involved stakeholders for their vision and commitment to excellence. This initiative aligns perfectly with our mandate as the professional body responsible for information management and public relations."

The NIPR Osun State Chapter assured the government and stakeholders of its commitment to upholding the highest standards of professionalism in managing government information and image. The statement emphasized the dedication of its members to maintaining transparency, accountability, and excellence in all communications.

Furthermore, Adesoji urged the government to ensure that the new Department of Information is managed exclusively by professional public relations practitioners who are members of the NIPR. This, he argued, will ensure the department is led by individuals with the requisite expertise, training, and commitment to ethical standards, thereby guaranteeing effective and efficient information management.

The NIPR Osun State Chapter also expressed its readiness to support and collaborate with the Osun State Government in making this department a model of excellence in public information management.

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