NIPR Delta Charges Members To Embrace High-Impact Strategic PR Training Ahead Of 2026 AGM
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Members of the Delta State Chapter of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) have been urged to actively participate in the Chapter’s 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM), with particular emphasis on the high-impact training programme designed to strengthen professional competence and enhance the strategic relevance of public relations practice in Nigeria.
In a statement issued by the Public Relations Officer of the Chapter, Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, Esq., members were reminded that the two-day event will be held from Wednesday, June 24 to Thursday, June 25, 2026, in Asaba, the state capital.
According to Oghenesivbe, the opening day of the programme will feature a comprehensive training session for all members, carefully structured to reflect the theme of the AGM: “Leadership, Accountability, and Sustainable Development in Nigeria: The Strategic Intersection of Public Relations for National Repositioning.”
He explained that the theme underscores the increasingly strategic role of public relations in shaping effective leadership, promoting transparency and accountability, fostering stakeholder confidence, and driving sustainable development outcomes across both public and private sector institutions.
“The training programme is a critical component of this year’s AGM because it is designed to equip practitioners with contemporary knowledge, practical skills, and strategic insights needed to navigate today’s rapidly evolving communication environment,” Oghenesivbe stated.
He noted that the public relations profession has become more central than ever to governance, corporate management, public engagement, reputation management, and policy communication, making continuous professional development imperative for practitioners who seek to remain relevant and effective.
According to him, participants will gain valuable insights into how strategic communication can be deployed to support responsible leadership, strengthen institutional credibility, enhance public trust, and contribute meaningfully to national development and social progress.
Oghenesivbe further emphasized that as Nigeria continues to grapple with complex socio-economic and governance challenges, public relations professionals have a critical role to play in facilitating dialogue, managing stakeholder expectations, combating misinformation, and promoting accountability through ethical and professional practice.
He added that the training will provide members with the tools and perspectives required to leverage public relations as a catalyst for national repositioning, in line with the Institute’s commitment to excellence and professional standards.
Activities on Thursday, June 25, 2026, will include a lecture session and the Chapter’s Annual General Meeting, where members will review the Chapter’s activities and deliberate on issues affecting the profession and the Institute.
The Chapter PRO therefore called on all members to attend and participate fully in the programme, describing the AGM as a unique opportunity for learning, professional networking, knowledge sharing, and collective reflection on the future of public relations practice in Nigeria.
He reaffirmed the Chapter’s commitment to advancing professionalism and positioning public relations as a strategic force for leadership, accountability, sustainable development, and national transformation
