Joseph Attah Re-Elected Chairman as NIPR Nasarawa Chapter Inaugurates New Executive Counc

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A new Executive Council has emerged to steer the affairs of the Nasarawa State Chapter of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), following a keenly contested election held during the Chapter's 2026 Annual General Meeting and Conference.

Dr. Joseph Attah, fnipr, was returned as Chairman, while Mr. Mukhtar Wakeel emerged as Vice Chairman.

Other members of the newly elected Executive Council are Dr. Aselema Adako Auta, Secretary; Mr. Mukhtar Saeed, Assistant Secretary; Mrs. Jane Shammah, Financial Secretary; Hadiza Dahiru, Treasurer; Lawal Muhammad Lawal, Auditor; Aminu Isiaka, Welfare Secretary; and Wucici Tanze, Public Relations Officer.

In line with the constitution of the Institute, three Ex-Officio members were also inaugurated: Hon. Saphia Ahmed Mohammed, a former Chairman of the Chapter; Mr. Yakubu Lamai; and Professor Emmanuel Dandaura.

Administering the oath of office, the Registrar of the Institute, Dr. Ozoma Onyegbadue, charged the newly inaugurated Executive Council to uphold the highest standards of professionalism, diligence and integrity in the discharge of their responsibilities.

In his remarks, the newly re-elected Chairman, Dr. Joseph Attah, fnipr, pledged to lead the Chapter with fairness, transparency and integrity.

Attah also appealed to members to extend their cooperation and support to the new administration, stressing that collective commitment would be essential to achieving the Chapter's objectives.

The newly elected Executive Council will serve a two-year tenure.

The election and subsequent inauguration mark the commencement of a new administration in the Nasarawa State Chapter, with a mandate to advance the professional interests of members and further strengthen the practice and reputation of public relations in the state.