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NIPR President Tasks Young Leaders on Integrity, Hardwork, Attitude

The President and Chairman of Council of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), Dr. Ike Neliaku has urged the Fellows-in-training of the third cohort of Legislative Mentorship Initiative (LMI) to imbibe integrity, hardwork and attitude which he said are the three essential elements of building their reputation. Dr. Neliaku who stated this while delivering a goodwill message in Abuja on Saturday during the graduation ceremony of the young Fellows also called on them to make honesty their watchword in all they do, which according to him is a tool that will take them far in their life journey. While charging them to build a reputation for which they will be valued and respected in the society, he urged them to demonstrate commitment for excellence and innovation. "There are three essential elements in building your reputation. First is integrity, but integrity is not enough, though it is a must-have content. The second is hard work and then the third is attitude. Your attitude must be right and when you put all of these together, one other key that you need is honesty", the NIPR boss stated. While acknowledging that life is difficult in the country at the moment, Dr. Neliaku challenged the youths to confront situations and make the best of opportunities at their disposal. "Life is for those who confront situations. Don't be a duck, be an eagle that is desirous to soar no matter the situation. That is what you owe yourselves and it is a choice you must make", he remarked. He also commended the founder of LMI, Chief of Staff to the President, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila for the initiative of training young leaders for national service. NIPR President while stating that the Fellows-in-training have so much to give to the nation, said the NIPR will from the fourth cohort organise a compressed masterclass that will certify them as professional public relations practitioners.