Sesema Public Relations, in conjunction with the Alima Atta empowerment fund has announced winners from the maiden edition of its‘Corporate Communications Pitch Competition’ (CCPC).

OnoriodeEdafe a graduate of the University of Port Harcourt took home the grand prize of 130,000 naira and a six months internship at Sesema Public relations, while the first runner-up IbukunoluwaOyegbesan from University of Bradford, UK clinched the 70,000 naira cash prize and 3 months internship at the firm.

Thewinner emerged after a rigorous pitch process overseen by industry experts among whom were, MrsHabibaBalogun of HabibaBalogun consulting, Mrs. Sade Onyia; a management consultant for multinational firms,Mrs Tampiri Irimagha-Akemu, MD of Sesema PR among others.

Speaking at the event, the Managing Director of Sesema PR, Tampiri Irimagha-Akemu said that the competition was initiated to continue the legacy of the founder of the firm Ms Alima Atta, a foremost PR Guru who dedicated a greater part of her professional life, grooming new entrants into the PR landscape and giving them a head start in the industry.