Ganiyu Solomon, Obaseki, Isimi, others felicitate Sufuyan Ojeifo on his NIPR induction

Senator Ganiyu Solomon (who represented Lagos West from June 5, 2007 to June 6, 2015) has congratulated the Publisher/Editor-in-Chief of THE CONCLAVE (an online newspaper) on his induction into the membership of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR).

“Congratulations! You sure will excel as you have done in the field of journalism. You sur will. God bless,” Senator Solomon, whom Mr Ojeifo enjoyed close relationship with as THISDAY Politics Editor (Abuja), while reporting the activities of the Senate, wrote.

The Otaifoh of Uromi Kingdom, Chief Owen Chamberlain Obaseki, whose path crossed Mr Ojeifo’s path at the instance of the late Benin-born billionaire businessman, Captain Hosa Okunbo, wrote “Congratulations, my veritable friend, brother and wordsmith. This recognition is coming a bit too late in my opinion. But better late than never. Higher heights. The best has yet to come.”

A veteran TV broadcaster, Mohammed Kudu Abubakar PhD, fnipr, fspsp congratulated Mr Ojeifo on becoming a certified member of the NIPR, jus as the convener[SO1] of the National Integration Group, Architect Baba Isimi poured encomiums on the new inductee, describing his journalism practice as robust.

According to him: “Congratulations, Sufuyan, on your accomplishments. I am pleased with your robust journalism practice. You have plied the trade with discipline, integrity and sedateness. Your induction into the membership of the NIPR derives from the fecundity as a journalist pf 30 years during which you episodically engaged in deliberate reputation management, a key component of Public Relations. Keep the flag flying. I wish you greater laurels my brother.”

Deputy Editor-in-Chief of The Congresswatch magazine, Mr Emmah Adah, wrote in his congratulatory message: “History and posterity will one day remember you and your tireless efforts towards strengthening the core values that cement the foundations of this great nation through your purposeful, incisive and insightful narratives and editorial deliveries.

“You’re giving your best to better the lives of people, situations and nation in the most objective yet constructive manner, thereby impacting positively on the essence of governance and leadership. These feathers of recognition in the last one year (as member of the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP), member of the elite Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) and member of the NIPR, all from within the circumference of your Mass Communication discipline, is a testimony of your immense contribution and success.

“As we all await your ultimate place in the Sun, I pray for good health and sound mind, and above all, that the Almighty God who rules in the affairs of men will satisfy you with long life, wisdom and increase your fear of Him in all you do. Congratulations, my brother!’

A retired Director in the Federal Civil Service, Pastor Bode Oke wrote: “Congratulations on your award and induction. You deserve it. I have no doubt. I know your ingenuity in the profession.”

A renown columnist and major commentator on minor issues, Mr Ikeddy Isiguzo; Deputy Dean of Postgraduate School, Baze University, Professor Abiodun Adeniyi; a member of the NIPR and top management staff at the ECOWAS Secretariat, Mr Steve Onwuka; a retired Director of Information in the Ministry of Budget and National Planning; Mr Timon Hassan Dodo and Director of Social Development in the Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning; Dr Sanjo Faniran; Arise Tv’s Director of News/Political Editor, Mr Sumner Shagari Sambo; a politician/businessman, Dr Chiedu Jideofor; Editor of Daily Trust, Hamza Idris; Editorial Page Editor of the Nigerian Tribune, Dr Biodun Awolaja; and Spokesperson of Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Otunba Mike Aladenika, among several others, sent in messages of felicitations.

Recall that Mr Ojeifo had, on November 17, 2023, been inducted into the membership of the elite Nigerian Guild of Editors along with thirty-eight others in Uyo.