Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris fnipr, appreciating the letter conveying Nigeria’s selection as the approved host for the 2026 World Public Relations Forum. with him is the President of the Nigeria Institute of Public Relations, Dr. Ike Neliaku.
Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has congratulated the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), on securing the hosting rights for the 2026 World Public Relations Forum (WPRF).
A statement by the Director, Press Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation, Suleiman Haruna says, the announcement was made during a courtesy visit by the President of NIPR, Dr. Ike Neliaku, and his delegation on March 6, 2025.
The Minister further highlighted another major achievement—Nigeria’s selection as the host for a Category 2 UNESCO Media and Information Literacy (MIL) Centre, the first of its kind in Africa.
He described this recognition as a testament to Nigeria’s growing global influence and credibility.
“Public relations plays a crucial role in nation-building, democratic development, and shaping Nigeria’s global image. The Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation remains committed to collaborating with stakeholders to advance this cause and position Nigeria as a leader in international communication,” he added.
In his remarks, NIPR President Dr. Ike Neliaku, commended the Minister for his leadership in advancing effective information management.
“We now see information management as a two-way communication process, where we receive feedback from the public to guide our next steps,” he noted.
Additionally, he briefed the Minister on NIPR’s major activities for 2025, which include the Nigerian Public Relations Week (NPR Week), the National Spokespersons Summit, and the National Reputation Management Group Summit.
Accompanying the NIPR President were Vice President Prof. Emmanuel Dandaura and senior officials, including Chief Yomi Badejo-Okusanya, Mohammed Kudu Abubakar, and Chief Uzoma Onyegbadue.
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