ASABA/Nigeria: The Delta State Chapter of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting good governance and effective public communication through closer partnership with security agencies.
This position was articulated during a courtesy visit by the Chapter’s leadership to the Deputy Commissioner of Police (Operations), Delta State Command, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, mnipr, at his office in Asaba on February 10, 2026.
The visit formed part of the Chapter’s ongoing stakeholder engagement efforts aimed at strengthening institutional partnerships and reinforcing the role of professional communication in building public trust, civic responsibility, and social stability across Delta State.
Speaking during the engagement, the Chairman of the Delta State Chapter of NIPR, Godfrey C. Osakwe, fnipr, said the delegation was at the Command to formally welcome the Deputy Commissioner to the state and to brief him on the activities and programmes of the Institute. He noted that engaging with Adejobi was particularly significant given his professional background and alignment with the Institute’s objectives.
Osakwe explained that the Institute was seeking sustained collaboration with the Police Command in the areas of ethical communication, good governance advocacy, and community development. He stressed that effective communication remains a critical tool in managing public perception, addressing societal challenges, and supporting security agencies in fostering public confidence and cooperation.
In his response, DCP Adejobi identified several social challenges affecting youths in the state, including drug abuse, cultism, cybercrime, prostitution, and other related vices, which he said continue to pose serious threats to peace, security, and sustainable development.
He observed that the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations could play a strategic role in addressing these issues through advocacy, public sensitisation, and other communication-driven initiatives capable of influencing positive behavioural change and reshaping public attitudes.
Adejobi also expressed his willingness to collaborate with the Institute in the areas of strategic management and communication training aimed at enhancing effective policing and law enforcement in line with international best practices in Delta State and across the country.
According to him, such synergy would help bridge the gap between the police and the public while strengthening institutional communication frameworks for improved service delivery.
Members of the NIPR delegation included the Vice Chairman, Florence Nwabuonwu; Public Relations Officer and Director General of the Delta State Bureau for Orientation and Communications, Olorogun (Barr.) Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, JP; Treasurer, Judith Kuejubola; Ex-Officio Member, Joy Ochei; Abel John Gold; and media entrepreneur, Sylvester Asoya.
The Delta State Chapter of NIPR reaffirmed its commitment to sustained engagement with relevant stakeholders in promoting responsible communication, youth development, and the advancement of a safer and more informed society.
