Former First lady,
Mrs Maryam Abacha, yesterday stole the show , at the launch of a book
written by her former Military press secretary, Colonel John Adache (rtd). Mrs Abacha, walked in suprisingly into the Sani Abacha conference
Hall of the National Defence Collage, NDC, in company of her son , Mohammed and
a retinue of well wishers.
At the launch of the book on ‘The Military and Public
Relations; Issues Strategies and Challenges’ it com-menced with the Chief
launcher donating N2 million, the former First lady who is the mother of the
day announced, her family’s donation of N5 million, which threw the whole hall
into loud ovation.
Speaking at the occasion, Commandant of the National Defence
Collage Rear Admiral Thomas Lokoson, said the military must
continue to engage in vigorous public relations and information management
activities in the interest of national security
While urging the military to continue to live up to the challenge
through making strides in research and scholarship, the Commandant noted that
the Collage will continue to hold its place prominently amongst its pears
globally.
He added that the publication of the book was very timely as
public relations practiced by most complex organizations are being given
greater impetus especially with the advent of globalization enhanced by varied
modes of modern communi-cations.He added that the military cannot afford to be
left behind,
Source: Vanguard
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