Victor Ezeja
The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) has secured the hosting rights for the 2026 World Public Relations Forum (WPRF).
This was announced by the NIPR President, Dr. Ike Neliaku, who led a delegation on a courtesy visit to the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, on Thursday, 6 March 2025.
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The Information minister, who congratulated NIPR for securing the hosting rights for 2026 WPRF, highlighted the significance of the event.
According to a statement signed by Suleiman Haruna, Director of Press, Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation, Idris noted that Nigeria is honored to be the second African country to host this prestigious gathering.
“This is a major milestone for Nigeria and aligns with our government’s commitment to enhancing the country’s global reputation,” Idris stated.
He stated that coming at a time when Nigeria is implementing key reforms and strengthening its international standing, the hosting of WPRF “sends a strong message that the world is paying attention to Nigeria.”
He assured that the Federal Government would provide full support to ensure the success of the event.
The minister further highlighted another major achievement Nigeria has recorded in recent times, which is the selection of the country as the host for a Category 2 UNESCO Media and Information Literacy (MIL) Centre. This, according to him, is the first of its kind in Africa.
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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.
The NIPR President, Dr Ike Neliaku, hailed 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,” Dr Neliaku stated.
The NIPR president also announced that Nigeria will host the Global Alliance’s 25th Anniversary celebration in 2026, further solidifying the country’s reputation as a key player in global public relations.
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 of the institute, including Chief Yomi Badejo-Okusanya, Mohammed Kudu Abubakar, and Chief Uzoma Onyegbadue.
