The leadership of Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) has urged chapters of the Institute to intensify efforts in marketing various programmes of the Institute, including the World Public Relations Forum (WPRF) coming up November 2026.
While underlining that quality leadership and impactful programmes is a bedrock towards building confidence among stakeholders that will attract appreciable participation for the event, the Institute reiterated its readiness to support Chapters across the country and ensure they become drivers of development-driven leadership.
NIPR President, Dr. Ike Neliaku gave the advice during a webinar consultative meeting with members. He described the chapters as federating units who have the responsibility of championing a stronger professional body at their various states.
The NIPR boss while urging members to join efforts to ensure that the Institute remains on a strong footing said weak chapters cannot produce a strong central body, urging them to up the ante and amplify quality programmes and projects being undertaken by the Institute for a wider participation.
“It must be clearly stated that no programme or project of NIPR is an Abuja affair, they are your programmes, you are the foot soldiers of the Institute. We bank on you for national spread. You must take ownership for quality membership growth, large participation in the WPRF 2026. As a matter of fact, some of the activities of the Forum will take place at your various domains. You must take the marketing of the programme as your personal business”, he advised.
While commending chapters that have stood out in effective leadership, he appealed to members to cultivate the culture of participating actively in the Institute’s programmes and create effective network between NIPR and their various places of work for a coordinated synergy.
Dr. Neliaku said chapters who stand out in membership mobilisation at WPRF and other programmes will be rewarded, stating that the newly created Chapter Support and Development Committee has come to ensure closer relations with the national leadership.