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Nigeria hosting 2026 World Public Relations Forum
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Nigeria is preparing to host the 2026 World Public Relations Forum (WPRF) and the 37th African Public Relations Association (APRA) Conference in Abuja, scheduled for November 15 to 21, 22, 2026. This event marks the first time the Global Alliance–WPRF will host its global event in Africa. Preparations involve diplomatic engagements Diplomatic efforts to strengthen continental collaboration. Dr. Ike Neliaku, President of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), has met ensure regional participation have progressed, with officials in Kenya, including the Kenya’s Minister of Information, Communications and Digital Economy, Hon. William Kabogo Gitau, confirming Kenya’s full participation. Gitau described the WPRF as an “African project requiring a collaborative continental approach to ensure promote Africa’s potential.” NIPR leadership has also engaged with the Media Council of Kenya to mobilize regional participation. media officials. The forum is expected to include feature the inauguration of the world’s first University of Public Relations and Leadership, an African Ministers of Information Roundtable, and various cultural festivals. components such as the Nigeria Jollof Rice Festival and Akara Festival. Speaker of the House of Representatives Tajudeen Abbas has engaged with Abbas, who hosted Global Alliance CEO Prof. Justin Green, CEO of the Global Alliance, noting that noted the forum offers Nigeria an opportunity to “change global narratives and address misconceptions about the country.” The event will also feature Abbas is scheduled to deliver a keynote address at the Parliamentary Democracy Day and open an exhibition pavilion focused on the National Assembly’s legislative history history. As the event approaches, the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) has begun mobilizing the National Assembly. hospitality sector, holding conferences for hotel executives to strengthen service standards for delegates from over 126 countries. Additionally, discussions at the 11th Nigeria Digital Public Relations Summit in Lagos highlighted the use of digital storytelling to promote a positive national image and preserve African cultural heritage.
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