NIPR Borno State Chapter Pays Advocacy Visit to BOSU Vice-Chancellor

The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), Borno State Chapter, has paid an advocacy and familiarisation visit to the Vice-Chancellor of Borno State University (BOSU), Professor Babagana Gutti.

Leading the delegation, the Chairman of the Chapter, Umar Mohammed Tijani, said the visit was to congratulate the Vice-Chancellor on his appointment as the second substantive Vice-Chancellor of the university and to familiarise the institute with the academic community. He said the Borno State Chapter of NIPR was revived earlier this year, and the visit marks its first advocacy engagement.

“Vice-Chancellor Sir, it is widely acknowledged across the state that you have repositioned BOSU, particularly through your commitment to digital transformation, which has placed the institution on a strong and progressive footing,” Tijani stated.

The chairman solicited the Vice-Chancellor’s support in furnishing the NIPR office with digital facilities, particularly solar power and internet connectivity. He also informed the Vice-Chancellor that NIPR would host its National Conference Week in Kaduna early next year and appealed for the university’s assistance with buses to convey delegates to the event.

In his response, Professor Babagana Gutti warmly welcomed the delegation, expressing delight at seeing some of his staff among the visitors. He used the forum to congratulate the newly appointed General Manager of Borno Radio Television (BRTV) Ali Maman Shuwa who was part of the delegation.

Professor Gutti reaffirmed the university’s commitment to collaboration, stressing that" BOSU belongs to everyone in the spirit of Town and Gown and therefore is always open to partnerships that will advance our mandate. Public Relations is a very important institution therefore, I assure you of maximum cooperation to achieve your goals,” he said.

The Vice-Chancellor promised to provide internet facilities to the NIPR office, while urging the chapter to put its other requests into writing for further consideration.

The climax of the visit was the formal induction of the Vice-Chancellor as a member of the NIPR Borno State Chapter, followed by a group photograph.