Jibrin Ndache receives NIPR
Award
Jibrin Ndache receives NIPR
Award
Niger Governor Spokesperson Receives Outstanding Chief
Press Secretary Award
The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Niger State, Mallam
Jibrin Baba Ndace has bagged Outstanding Chief Press
Secretary award for his extraordinary role in promoting the ideals
of Public Relations practice in Nigeria.
He received the award at the 2018 NIPR FCT Chapter
AGM/conference.
According to the Chairman of the NIPR FCT Chapter, Dr Tayo
Haastrup, Mallam Ndace emerged winner in the Chief Press Secretary
category “for effectively utilising his position as Chief Press
Secretary to the Executive Governor of Niger State, His Excellency,
Abubakar Sani Bello to promote the image, goodwill, understanding,
reputation and integrity of Nigeria.
The Chairman added that part of Ndace’s role in promoting PR in
Nigeria was the establishment of FOSCIN “Forum of Spokespersons of
Critical Institutions in Niger” a first of its kind forum in a
state in Nigeria that has been able to create a coordinated
approach to crisis and deployment of strategies during crisis
management.
In his remark, the Chief Press Secretary appreciated the
organisers for the honour as he opined that information management
is a strategic function if neglected could lead to crisis.
He further added that: “The honorific recognition, indeed for
me, is a call to offer more dedicated, selfless and exceptional
service to my Principal, the Niger State Governor, Alhaji Abubakar
Sani Bello, while also helping to project the chequered image of
the media profession.
Other notable dignitaries awarded were Permanent Secretary(GSO),
Office of the Secretary-General to the Federation, Mr Olusegun
Adekunle, NYSC DG, Brigadier General SZ Kazaure, DG NAPTIP Dame
Julie Okai-Donli, DG NOSDRA Peter Idabor, Group Vice Chairman/CEO,
abc shelters group Dr Ike Neliaku.
Mallam Jibrin Baba Ndace, an awarding-winning journalist and PR
Man, was appointed as the Chief Press Secretary to the current
Governor of Niger state, Alhaji Abubakar Sani-Bello in November,
2015.
With a career in both Journalism and Public Relations spanning
over a decade, Ndace has distinguished himself as a Public Affairs
commentator, Media Consultant, Youth Vanguard and Peace Advocate;
and carefully designated as one of the global change agents on
countering violent extremism and hate speech within the social
media space.
As spokesperson to Governor Abubakar Sani-Bello in the last 3
years, Jibrin Baba Ndace has issued over 250 press releases,
responded timely to media inquiries and sustained effective media
relations strategies.
As a PR practitioner, he remained a vocal advocate of PR
principles at different forum, while canvassing for education,
qualification, competence and experience for Spokespersons.
In an effort to establish a cordial relationship among security
agencies as well as ensure coordination and management of security
information in Niger state, Ndace spearheaded the formation of
Forum of Spokespersons of Critical Institutions in Niger State,
FOSCIN. The Forum within a year of its existence has been proactive
in containing violent crimes and managing crisis in the state
through deployment of appropriate Public Relations strategies. The
membership of the forum includes Spokespersons of Military,
security and response agencies. It is the first of its kind in any
state in Nigeria.
Other achievements of Ndace include Media Review: (He initiated
a daily media tracking for Print and Online Media. i.e. Newspapers,
Online News platforms.), Branding of the NigGovMediaTeam, attending
media events on behalf of the Governor, Regular media mentions an
event, organizing press briefings, Engaging the services of social
media influencers in mobilizing trends for major events in the
state and offering Strategic Media Advise to institutions of Niger
State Government (MDAs) during a crisis.
Ndace also introduced the production and distribution of a
specialized magazine (POWER STATE) on the achievements and special
profile of Mr Governor.
To effectively maximize the huge opportunity of social media,
Ndace created various platforms- Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp.
As Chief Press Secretary since November, 2015, his strategy is
anchored on a vision which is “to continuously,
consistently,strategically and tactically deploy PR and media
skills/expertise in reputation management of Mr Governor, Alhaji
(Dr) Abubakar Sani-Bello of Niger state in line with the cardinal
priority of the administration and for the good of Nigerlites.”
By PRNigeria