The Lagos
Chapter of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) has appointed Mr
John Ehiguese, Chief Executive Officer, Mediacraft Associates Limited, to chair
its Training and Education Committee. The appointment is in recognition of Mr
Ehiguese’s leadership, passion for and contributions to the advancement of
quality education and training for communications professionals in the country.
The
appointment was conveyed in a letter dated 17 January 2022 and signed by the
chairman of the PR body, Comfort Nwankwo. “I am delighted to inform you that
the Executive Council of the Lagos State Chapter has approved your appointment
as the Chairman, Training and Education Committee of the Chapter,” Nwankwo said
in the letter.
“In
constituting your committee, painstaking effort has been made to choose
discerning, bright and knowledgeable professionals of impeccable character,
professional accomplishments having held long-time leadership roles representing
significant stakeholder groups.”
Nwankwo, who
was elected last year to pilot the NIPR, Lagos Chapter, through its next growth
phase, had promised to work with proven professionals in the industry to ensure
the Institute achieves its growth objectives. It is in line with that promise, that
Nwankwo reached out to Mr Ehiguese, a thoroughbred PR professional, and others,
to tap into their wealth of knowledge.
“By this
appointment, we are confident that you will bring your deep knowledge and invaluable
experience to bear on this exciting assignment,” Nwankwo concluded.
Ehiguese
expressed his appreciation for the appointment even as he promised to put in
his best to help strengthen the Institute’s training and master class
programmes. “I am deeply honoured to be appointed to head such a critical
committee. I am confident that as a committee, we will put in our best to
further strengthen the Institute’s training and education programmes,” Mr
Ehiguese said.
Ehiguese, who
founded Mediacraft, a leading PR firm in the country, over 18 years ago, has close
to 30 years’ experience in public relations and communications. A consummate
professional, Mr Ehiguese has contributed immensely to the development of PR in
Nigeria. He was at one time president of Public Relations Consultant
Association of Nigeria (PRCAN). He is on the Board of Management of
International Communications Consultants Organization (ICCO) and has functioned
in the ICCO as a judge for the body’s Global PR Award.
He remains a
strong advocate of support by the government for local PR players through
patronage and partnerships. Last year, Mr Ehiguese instituted a training and
mentorship programme for mass communications undergraduates and prospective PR
practitioners, as part of his contributions to the growth of the industry.
In
recognition of his invaluable contributions, Mr Ehiguese has won several
industry awards, including the Best Public Relations practitioner in 2019 and a
Lifetime Achievement award at the 2021 Lagos PR Industry Gala & Awards
(LaPRIGA).
The NIPR
Training and Education Committee has a total of 10 members.
