Sir Azuh Arinze, KSM, publisher and Editor-in-Chief of YES INTERNATIONAL! Magazine, has been conferred with the Fellowship of the Chartered Institute of Local Government and Public Administration of Nigeria (CIPA) in recognition of his outstanding contributions to leadership, administration, and public service.

Established in 1996 and chartered by Act of Parliament No. 1 of 2017, CIPA honours individuals who have demonstrated excellence and integrity in their respective fields.

A renowned journalist and prolific author, Arinze has penned influential works including The CEO’s Bible (Volumes 1 & 2), Success Is Not Served A La Carte, Anything and Everything Journalism, My Story of Many Colours, and Conversations with Showbiz Stars. Academically, he holds an HND in Mass Communication, a B.Sc. in Public Administration, and a Master’s degree in Public Administration, and he is currently pursuing a Doctorate in the same field.

Prior to founding YES INTERNATIONAL!, Arinze served as Editor of Encomium Weekly. The conferment ceremony was accompanied by an official letter from Dr Uche Okereke, FCPA, FCEA, JP, Registrar/Chief Executive of CIPA, which lauded Arinze for his exemplary leadership, integrity, and virtues worthy of emulation.

The fellowship further cements Arinze’s reputation as a distinguished figure in journalism and public administration, celebrating his decades of impactful service.