By Olawale Lamina
Professional colleagues and other well-wishers converged on the Banquet Hall of Hotel Presidential banquet in Port Harcourt to pay tributes to the late Chief Frank Tamuno-Koko, a notable public relations practitioner.
Among personalities at the event were Nigeria’s Minister of Information, Mohammed Idris, President of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations, NIPR, Dr. Ike Neliaku, and also a former President of the Institute, Mallam Mukhtar Sirajo.
Represented by Malam Sirajo, the Minister of Information described late Tamuno-Koko as a committed PR professional whose contributions and guidance helped to advance the careers of younger PR practitioners.
The minister added that the departed, “…played a critical role in nurturing the ethical foundations that continue to sustain the profession today.”
‘His contributions were not limited to titles or positions but reflected in the quiet influence he exercised, those he mentored, and the respect he commanded across the communication industry.”
The NIPR President, on his part, extolled Tamuno-Koko’s impact and selflessness, noting that the virtues will continue to shape the PR profession.
“People may be sad, rightly so, but I am not. At 77, Tamuno-Koko fulfilled his mission on earth. Instead of mourning, we should celebrate a man whose legacy will remain with us,” he said.
Also speaking, Dr. Jossy Nkwocha, Head of Corporate Communications at Indorama Eleme Ltd, recalled Tamuno-Koko’s relentless pursuit of excellence and his positive influence on the careers of many expert in the field.
The event highlighted the lasting mark Tamuno-Koko left on Nigeria’s public relations industry.
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