From Our Reporter
A Media Consultant and Managing Director, Ed-rees Media Adverts Consult, Mr Idris Iliyasu Gusau who is vying for the post of National Public Relations Officer (NPRO) during the forthcoming 16th AGA/Homecoming events of the Ahmadu Bello University Alumni Association has assured that if elected, he will promote and uplift the standard of the association at all levels.
Speaking to journalists in his office in Gusau, Zamfara state capital, Idris Iliyasu declared that the office of Public Relations Officer being the live wire of any organisation needs somebody with experience in human development, good working relationship with media agencies and further more a good knowledge on information management for the office to excel.
Idris who was a former Chairman, Nigeria Union of Journalists, Zamfara state Council and Managing Director, Zamfara State Newspaper Company further stated that his interest to declare and contest for the post of National Public Relations Officer of the Ahmadu Bello University Alumni Association was as a result of his passion for the job and the pressure he had received from members of the association in the branch and nation in general.
He said, “I have no intention to vie for any political post of our association at the national level”.
“However, because of the pressure I received to contest for the position of the National Public Relations Officer of this our great association, I have no option than to declare interest to contest in order to contribute my quota for the unity and development of the association”. Said Idris.
Mr Idris Iliyasu further maitained that it was part of his manifesto if elected to reposition and restructure the office of the National Public Relations Officer.
According to him this could be done by increasing brand awareness, strong community engagement, excel in building of the association by increasing good working relationship with media organisations, stakeholders and above all continuously adapts to evolving communication trends and technologies to ensure that the reputation and influence of Ahmadu Bello University Alumni Association members continue to thrive.
” If I can perform well as an information manager, coordinate the activities of the journalists and media agencies, then it would be easier for me to manage this office”. He reiterated.
He however appealed to all the delegates participating at the two-day event to give him a trial by casting their votes for him with a view to building a formidable NEC team for the development of the association.
While commending the members of the Local Organizing Committee (LOC) for this year’s AGA event, under the leadership of Dr Haruna M. jumare, his able Secretary, Engr. Noel Baki and all members of the association who are contributing directly or indirectly towards the successful hosting of the event for job welldone, Mr Idris Iliyasu Gusau who happens to be an Associate member of Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria and Nigerian Institute of Public Relations called on the delegates to vote wisely during the elections by voting right candidates that have experience, commitment, dedication and interest in moving the association forward.
The 16th AGA/ Homecoming events of the association is slated to commence on Friday 28th – Saturday 30th 2023 at the main campus Samaru Zaria with over 370 delegates across the 37 states including FCT Abuja.
