Comrade Babajide Salako has been elected the new president and Chairman in Council of the Chartered Institute of Professional Printers of Nigeria (CIPPON).
Salako and 14 others were declared elected into the Council by the electoral committee chairman, Professor Abiodun Oluwadare of the Department of Forestry, University of Ibadan at the recently concluded election into the governing council of the Institute held at the Council of Chiefs Chambers, Agodi Secretariat, Ibadan, Oyo State at the weekend.
The Chartered Institute of Professional Printers of Nigeria (CIPPON), enacted by Act 24 of 2007, is charged with the duty of regulating, controlling and managing the affairs of printing and related matters in Nigeria.
Speaking after the election, Salako promised to build on the achievements of his predecessor Malomo Olugbemi by using the instruments of the institute to better the lots of members at “this very difficult time“. He further said he will advocate for government’s intervention and support for the industry
He promised to continue to work with The Strategic Framework document of the Institute that will transform the industry into a business ecosystem where everyone will co-exist in unity, adding that all members of CIPPON should contribute their quota to build a virile association.
“To further assure you, we promise to uphold high moral standard, honesty, integrity and maintain mutual respect for people’s views”, Salako said.
At the election which saw Comrade Salako emerging President, Mr. Ademuyiwa Oluwole was elected the 1st Vice President; Mr Christopher Okafor 2nd Vice President while Mr. Danladi Suleiman was elected 3rd Vice President.
Messrs Balarabe Abdulsalam and Jerry Uka were elected Secretary and Assistant Secretary respectively.
Other elected council members are Messrs Oyeku Johnathan, Fadile Paul, Jude Ogar, Adeaga Rotimi, Aderemi Olalere, Adebo Destiny and Princewill Joseph. Mr Jidda Yusuf and Joseph Aderemi Atanda also made the list of the national exco elected at the Council of Chiefs Chambers, Agodi Secretariat, Ibadan at the weekend.
