The Chief Press Secretary ( CPS) to the Osun State governor, Ismail Omipidan has won the Media Relations Category award of the Spokespersons Communications Awards 2022.
The award was instituted by Spokespersons Digest, a publication of the Image Merchants Promotion Limited, to recognise the most outstanding Public Relations Contributions and Communications campaigns by organisations, agencies and individuals.
In his reaction ,Omipidan said ” I dedicate this award to my Principal, Adegboyega Oyetola, for two reasons: One, for appointing me without knowing me before. Two, for remaining true to the ideals of good and responsible governance, thereby making my job of marketing him seamless.
“Interestingly, the award was presented to me by my boss, another illustrious son of Osun, Mr. Femi Adesina, Special Adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity.
“I thank my colleagues in Osun and beyond, through who the job I do is being noticed across the world.
“To be picked from a entry of over 100 is no mean feat. The NUJ in Osun and beyond, the correspondents in Osun, the online media practitioners in Osun, my editors in Lagos and Abuja as well as the online editors in Lagos and Abuja, I shall remain eternally grateful to you all for the support you gave me on this job.
“I thank the Image Merchants Promotion Limited for providing the platform for us to be honoured.
“I regard this honour as an invitation to do more. I shall continue to give my best in the interest of our noble profession and humanity.” Omipidan said