Chartered Institute of Professional Printers of Nigeria (CIPPON) has elected new leaders, TheNATION reports.

A former Daily Times employee, Babajide Salako, was elected as president and chairman in council.

Oluwole Ademuyiwa is first vice- president, Christopher Okafor, second vice- president, Danladi Suleiman, third vice-president, Balarabe Abdulsalami, secretary and Jerry Uka, assistant secretary.

Other elected council members are Oyeku Jonathan, Fadile Paul, Jude Ogar, Adeaga Rotimi, Aderemi Olalere, Adebo Destiny, Princewill Joseph, Jidda Yusuf and Joseph Atanda.

In his post-election speech, Salako promised to build on the achievements of his predecessor, Malomo Olugbemi.

He promised that he would use the instruments of the institute to better the lots of members at “this very difficult time.“

Salako said he would advocate government’s intervention and support for the industry.

He promised to work with The Strategic Framework document of the institute to build a business ecosystem where everyone will co-exist in unity.