Northern Pulse: Sen. Idah endorses move to revive NIPR Katsina chapter

By Abbas Bamall

The Wazirin Katsina, Sen. Ibrahim Idah, has assured members of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) of his full support toward the revival of the Institute’s Katsina State chapter.

Idah, who also serves as the Secretary of the Katsina Council of Emirs, gave the assurance while receiving the leadership of the Institute on a courtesy visit in Katsina on Saturday.

He described the NIPR as more than a professional association, noting that it is an institution that equips its members with essential skills for effective public engagement across all spheres of life.

“I am also a member of this professional body and maintain a cordial relationship with its leadership. The National President, Dr Ike Neliaku, is both a friend and a brother,” he said.

The Wazirin Katsina further pledged to do everything within his capacity to ensure the Institute achieves its objectives and regains its vibrancy in the state.

Earlier, the Chairman of the NIPR Katsina chapter apter, Alhaji Ibrahim Ango, said the visit was aimed at soliciting the support of the traditional leader toward reviving and repositioning the chapter.

Ango recalled that the current leadership was inaugurated in October 2025 with a clear mandate to reposition the Katsina chapter for greater effectiveness.

He added that the visit was also intended to boost membership and encourage professionals who registered with NIPR chapters in other states to migrate back to Katsina.

During the visit, the Chairman presented Idah with a congratulatory letter for his appointment as the Secretary of the Katsina Council of Emirs, and formally announced him as a key patron of the Institute in the state.

In a similar engagement, members of the Institute paid a courtesy visit to Alhaji Lawal Rufa’i-Safana, the Special Adviser to Gov. Dikko Radda on Local Government Inspectorate.

Speaking during the visit, Ango disclosed that the Institute has been fully integrated into the civil service structure, allowing its members to rise to Grade Level 17.

He, however, lamented that many local government information Officers in the state were yet to register with the Institute.

He stressed the importance of registration, noting that it would enable officers to access professional training and benefits that would enhance their career growth and status.

In his response, Rufa’i-Safana pledged to ensure that all local government information officers in the state register with the Institute to promote professionalism and capacity building.

He also urged the NIPR to organise training programmes for local government officers to improve their performance, particularly in digital and online communication.

NAN