CHIDO NWAKANMA BECOMES PRCAN PRESIDENT

Chief Executive Officer of Blueflower communications, Chido Nwakanma has emerged as the new president of Public Relations Consultants Association of Nigeria (PRCAN). The election was held amidst suspense and anticipation on October 19th 2012 against October 31st that was previous slated for the election. Chido Nwakanma, who was the former deputy president of the association contested unopposed to emerge as the new president. Other positions that were contested and filled include: Vice President, John Ehiguese of Mediacraft, Honourable Secretary – General, Muyiwa Akintunde, lead consultant at Leap Communications to be assisted by Tola Odusote, Publicity Secretary, Jaiye Opayemi, chief strategist of Chain Reactions Limited. The position of Ex-Officio members on the council was automatically filled by past Presidents of the Association in accordance with Article 38 of the PRCAN Memorandum and Articles of Association. Until the election, the Dr. Phil Osagie led executive council of the association presided from June 18, 2010 for a two-year tenure. Chido Nwakanma’s Blueflower communications started business in 2007 with a robust experience in corporate communication, brand management and in the entire gamut of public relations practice. He is expected to drive the association to greater height till June 2014.