Former Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has congratulated the newly elected executives of the African Public Relations Association (APRA).
In a statement, Mohammed praised the emergence of Mr. Arik Karani as president, Dr. Michele Mekeme as vice president, and Dr. Omoniyi Ibietan as secretary-general, describing it as a significant milestone for the association and the public relations industry across Africa.
Mohammed, who is also the Managing Partner at Bruit Costaud, commended the elected executives, particularly Dr. Ibietan, for their outstanding commitment and expertise in public relations, communications, and management.
He expressed confidence in their ability to lead APRA towards excellence, upholding professional standards, innovation, and ethical practices.
The former minister wished the new leaders success in their tenure, emphasizing the importance of their vision and dedication in navigating challenges and opportunities ahead.
He encouraged them to leave a lasting impact on the profession and the continent through significant achievements and transformative initiatives.
He said: “The distinguished professionals elected to lead APRA particularly, Dr. Ibietan, have consistently demonstrated outstanding commitment and expertise in the field of public relations, communications and management. They will be bringing their collective wealth of experience and capability to steer the association towards new heights of excellence.
“I am confident that under their leadership, APRA will continue to be a beacon of professional standards, innovation, and ethical practices in public relations.
“As these new leaders embark on their tenure, I offer my best wishes for their success. Their vision and dedication are vital in navigating the challenges and opportunities ahead, ensuring that the African public relations landscape thrives and evolves in line with global standards.”