The National Assembly Service Commission (NASC) has avowed its unalloyed support for the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) to ensure the successful hosting of the prestigious World Public Relations Forum (WPRF) in Nigeria’s capital city, Abuja, this November.
The World Public Relations Forum, held under the auspices of the Global Alliance for Public Relations and Communication Management, is a globally recognized platform. It brings together public relations professionals, communication strategists, policymakers, academics, and business leaders from across the world to discuss emerging trends, ethical standards, innovation, and the future of strategic communication.
Nigeria recently won the right to host the 3-in-1 event in Abuja. On Monday, the Acting President of the Institute, Prof. Emmanuel Dandaura, led a delegation of the National Planning Committee of the WPRF on a courtesy visit to the Executive Chairman of the Commission, Chief Saviour Enyiekere. The visit was aimed at sensitizing the Commission and soliciting its collaboration toward the successful hosting of the event.
The National Assembly Service Commission (NASC) has avowed its unalloyed support for the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) to ensure the successful hosting of the prestigious World Public Relations Forum (WPRF) in Nigeria’s capital city, Abuja, this November.
The World Public Relations Forum, held under the auspices of the Global Alliance for Public Relations and Communication Management, is a globally recognized platform. It brings together public relations professionals, communication strategists, policymakers, academics, and business leaders from across the world to discuss emerging trends, ethical standards, innovation, and the future of strategic communication.
Nigeria recently won the right to host the 3-in-1 event in Abuja. On Monday, the Acting President of the Institute, Prof. Emmanuel Dandaura, led a delegation of the National Planning Committee of the WPRF on a courtesy visit to the Executive Chairman of the Commission, Chief Saviour Enyiekere. The visit was aimed at sensitizing the Commission and soliciting its collaboration toward the successful hosting of the event.
In a statement signed by E. N. Anyigor
Director, Public Affairs For: Executive Chairman
The NASC boss, Chief Saviour Enyiekere, affirmed the commitment of the Commission to work with the Institute to make the event a successful and memorable one. He stressed that this initiative would greatly enhance Nigeria’s international reputation and strengthen institutional communication capacity.
The Commission emphasized that hosting the Forum aligns with Nigeria’s broader objective of promoting transparency, effective governance, and global engagement. Chief Enyiekere was particularly delighted that the Institute was bringing delegates from approximately 150 countries to Nigeria at a time when many foreigners believed the country was insecure.
He enthused: “It is a great job that you have done. It is a great feat to bring the world to Nigeria at this period when many foreigners are afraid of coming here because of fear of insecurity.”
Earlier, Prof. Dandaura explained that the World Public Relations Forum will provide an opportunity to showcase Nigeria’s expertise, cultural richness, and professional standards to the global community. He emphasized that hosting the WPRF in Abuja would:
* Position Nigeria as a leading hub for strategic communication in Africa;
* Boost tourism, hospitality, and related sectors;
* Foster international collaboration and investment opportunities; and
* Promote ethical standards and innovation in public relations practice.
According to the NIPR leadership, the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations—as the statutory regulatory body for public relations practice in Nigeria—requires governmental backing for the proper regulation of the communication profession to project a positive narrative about the country.
In this regard, the Institute urged the Commission to strive for compliance with NIPR laws, which prohibit non-professionals from holding any position or acting in any capacity as a spokesperson or protocol officer in any organization without due qualification and registration with the Institute.
Furthermore, the Institute enjoined the Commission to avail its PR personnel of the numerous professional training and capacity-building opportunities offered by the NIPR. These programs are designed to equip staff with the knowledge and skills necessary for the optimum performance of their duties.
Prof. Dandaura also tasked the Commission to sponsor its PR personnel to actively participate in all of the Institute’s programs, activities, and trainings, noting that these would help sharpen their skills and enhance productivity. The Institute also requested the Executive Chairman to participate in a specialized session on the legislature.
The visit was facilitated by the WPRF-NIPR Legislature Team in collaboration with the NASC Department of Public Affairs.
In a statement signed by E. N. Anyigor
Director, Public Affairs For: Executive Chairman
The NASC boss, Chief Saviour Enyiekere, affirmed the commitment of the Commission to work with the Institute to make the event a successful and memorable one. He stressed that this initiative would greatly enhance Nigeria’s international reputation and strengthen institutional communication capacity.
The Commission emphasized that hosting the Forum aligns with Nigeria’s broader objective of promoting transparency, effective governance, and global engagement. Chief Enyiekere was particularly delighted that the Institute was bringing delegates from approximately 150 countries to Nigeria at a time when many foreigners believed the country was insecure.
He enthused: “It is a great job that you have done. It is a great feat to bring the world to Nigeria at this period when many foreigners are afraid of coming here because of fear of insecurity.”
Earlier, Prof. Dandaura explained that the World Public Relations Forum will provide an opportunity to showcase Nigeria’s expertise, cultural richness, and professional standards to the global community. He emphasized that hosting the WPRF in Abuja would:
* Position Nigeria as a leading hub for strategic communication in Africa;
* Boost tourism, hospitality, and related sectors;
* Foster international collaboration and investment opportunities; and
* Promote ethical standards and innovation in public relations practice.
According to the NIPR leadership, the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations—as the statutory regulatory body for public relations practice in Nigeria—requires governmental backing for the proper regulation of the communication profession to project a positive narrative about the country.
In this regard, the Institute urged the Commission to strive for compliance with NIPR laws, which prohibit non-professionals from holding any position or acting in any capacity as a spokesperson or protocol officer in any organization without due qualification and registration with the Institute.
Furthermore, the Institute enjoined the Commission to avail its PR personnel of the numerous professional training and capacity-building opportunities offered by the NIPR. These programs are designed to equip staff with the knowledge and skills necessary for the optimum performance of their duties.
Prof. Dandaura also tasked the Commission to sponsor its PR personnel to actively participate in all of the Institute’s programs, activities, and trainings, noting that these would help sharpen their skills and enhance productivity. The Institute also requested the Executive Chairman to participate in a specialized session on the legislature.
The visit was facilitated by the WPRF-NIPR Legislature Team in collaboration with the NASC Department of Public Affairs.
