Esther Cobbah elected President of Institute of Public Relations Ghana

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6 months ago

The Institute of Public Relations, Ghana (IPR) has elected IPRA board member Esther Cobbah, as its President. The elections took place during the Institute’s 30th annual general meeting and Summit held at Rock City Hotel in the Eastern Region of Ghana.

In her acceptance speech, Ms. Cobbah articulated her vision of working with all members to grow IPR, Ghana as a strong professional community of excellence with an enduring and impactful voice nationally and globally. Ms. Cobbah said, “I offer not only a pair of listening ears but also a heart that beats for PR and cares about you, hands that will work and legs that will walk with you.”

Gathering public relations practitioners from across Ghana, the Summit with the theme PR excellence in the age of misinformation, disinformation and information overload, provided a platform for communication professionals to network, to exchange ideas, and to deliberate on issues central to the profession.

Background to IPRA

IPRA, the International Public Relations Association, was established in 1955, and is the leading global network for PR professionals in their personal capacity. IPRA aims to advance trusted communication and the ethical practice of public relations. We do this through networking, our code of conduct and intellectual leadership of the profession. IPRA is the organiser of public relations' annual global competition, the Golden World Awards for Excellence (GWA). IPRA's services enable PR professionals to collaborate and be recognised. Members create content via our Thought Leadership essays, social media and our consultative status with the United Nations. GWA winners demonstrate PR excellence. IPRA welcomes all those who share our aims and who wish to be part of the IPRA worldwide fellowship. For more see www.ipra.org

Background to IPR Ghana

The Institute of Public Relations, Ghana (IPR Ghana) is a professional body for public relations practitioners in Ghana. It was founded in 1972 and registered as a professional body under the Professional Bodies Registration Decree 1973. Amongst its roles, IPR, Ghana exists to provide a professional structure for the practice of public relations and enhance the ability and status of its members as professional practitioners. IPRA has had a co-operation agreement in place with IPR, Ghana since 2019. For more see www.iprghana.com 

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