BrandiQ | Report
If anything is top of mind for the Lagos Chapter members of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations, NIPR, that thing is the issue of peace and security in Nigeria, and of course, across the world.
To demonstrate a concern on this the professional body is set to deliberate on “Adopting Proper Communication Strategy, Channels and Technology for National Peace and Security” as a pathway to tackle the issue of insecurity in the land aimed at ensuring that peace prevails. This will form the central theme of discussions at the web edition of the 7th Lagos Public Relations Conference organized by Lagos Chapter of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR).
Holding on Thursday, August 27, 2020, the event would be graced by very important and eminent personalities including the Honorable Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Mahammed, and the , Programme Specialist, Women, Peace and Security, United Nations Women, Peter Mancha. Other speakers expected include the Governor of Lagos State, His Excellency Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu; Speaker, Federal House of Representatives, RT. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila; Executive Secretary/CEO, Lagos State Security Trust Fund, Dr. Abdurrazaq Balogun; President, African Public Relations Association, Mr. Yomi Badejo-Okusanya, amongst others.
The Chairman, Lagos NIPR, Segun McMedal, said that the Conference is going virtual this year following government directives on social distancing to check the spread of the COVID-19 ravaging the globe. The virtual conference offers the opportunity to reach a wider audience in an online community before, during and post Conference.
The Project Coordinator and Lead Consultant, Addefort Limited, Olabamiji Adeleye, said that, “The Conference will identify dependable channels for public engagement towards achieving national peace and stability in Nigeria.”
The Conference will engage government, corporate organizations, national security agencies, women leaders, groups, media and communication professionals. It will discuss government policies, communication strategies, and technological applications that will help to achieve improved national peace and stability in line with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.
The annual Conference has evolved over the years to become a bridge-building talker-shop for stakeholders to interact, discuss and proffer solutions to the social, political and economic challenges plaguing our nation.
