Governor Seyi Makinde: Toeing Path Of Professionalism

The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) commends the professional decision of Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, to appoint a seasoned Public Relations professional, Mr. Adelakun James Adegoke as the new Genwral Manager, Broadcasting Corporation of Oyo State (BCOS). This is indeed, toeing the path of professionalism.

Part of leadership is the ability to identify individuals with sound professional standing and strategically engage them in their areas of specialties and competence for optimal value.

Unfortunately, the case in Africa, including Nigeria, is that of leaders preferring quacks to professionals and choosing mediocrity over meritocracy.

In a statement by the NIPR President and Chairman Governing Council, Dr. Ike Neliaku, he said that the Institute received the news of the appointment with excitement because Mr. Adelakun is a member of the PR profession that we can attest to his professional competence to deliver on his mandate.

Further, he said that while we assure the Governor of our Institutional support to Mr. Adelakun James Adegoke and the Government of Oyo State, we would like to call on other State Governments to emulate such act that will add value to governance.