The maiden edition of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) Week starts today in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital. The state governor Prince Dapo Abiodun, as the Chief Host, will welcome delegates and guests from across the country and beyond to the June 12th Cultural Centre. The programme included the Annual General Meeting of the Institute. The historic gathering, …

Delivering a keynote address at a well-attended National Spokespersons’ Summit and Awards on 26th March in Abuja, former Director-General of the Nigeria Television Authority (NTA), Prof. Tonnie Iredia was excellent as he articulated what should constitute the critical success factors in the work of a spokesperson. The summit, with the theme, ‘Change Narrative, Change Society’, was organised by the Nigerian …

Twenty winners emerged at the fourth National Spokespersons Awards (NSAwards) ceremony, which was organised by the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) – and its partner, Image Merchants Promotions –  at the iconic International Conference Center in Abuja on 27th March. At the awards ceremony, NIPR President, Dr. Ike Neliaku said that “the National Spokespersons’ Awards recognise accomplishments, motivate others …

Nigeria’s Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, on Tuesday left public relations professionals in the country with a task to serve as guardians of truth and national integration through effective communication in the face of a growing threat by purveyors of disinformation. The Vice President, who spoke when he declared open the maiden edition of National Spokespersons Summit, organised by the …

Finalists have emerged for the forthcoming National Spokespersons’ Awards (NSAwards) 2024 after the first round of the screening process by the jury, made up of communication scholars, public relations practitioners, and media personalities. The NSAwards is jointly organised by the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) and Image Merchants Promotion Limited (IMPR), the publishers of PRNigeria, Economic Confidential, and Spokespersons’ …

The planning committee of the National Spokespersons’ Awards (NSAwards) has announced the closure of nominations with an unprecedented 224 entries. NSAwards is the highest honour celebrating outstanding spokespersons in corporate communications, public affairs, politics, media, advocacy, and other domains in Nigeria, who have demonstrated outstanding eloquence, integrity, and effectiveness in their roles as spokespeople. Committee chairman, Mr. Segun Mcmedal said …

The Federal Government has urged the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) to help to subjugate quakery in the profession, and institute effectiveness and efficiency at the workplace to boost national image and development. During the formal inauguration of of the Governing Board of the NIPR, led by its President and Council Chairman, Dr. Ike Neliaku, in Abuja on Tuesday, …

The Chairman of the Compliance and Enforcement Committee of the Nigeria Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), General Chris Olukolade (rtd.) has said that machineries are being put in place to sanction individuals who are practising public relations without certification as required by relevant laws. At the inaugural meeting of the committee, which has top public relations professionals in the security, …

The newly elected President of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), Dr. Ike Neliaku assumed duty at the National Secretariat of the Institute in Abuja on Monday. He was elected as the 15th President of the NIPR over the weekend at the Annual General Meeting in the Federal Capital Territory. Neliaku was received by the Registrar, Uzoma Onyegbadue, who …

Dr. Ike Neliaku has been elected President and Chairman-in-Council of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR). Professor Emmanuel S. Dandaura, an award winning creative writer, festival curator and critic, elected as Vice President and Vice Chairman of the Council. Neliaku, a consummate Public Relations professional, development administrator, real estate Developer, and researcher, succeeds Malam Mukhtar Sirajo, who completed the …