Leading telecommunications service provider, Airtel Nigeria, has collaborated with the Nigeria Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) to provide with unlimited internet access at the institute’s inaugural edition of the Nigeria Public Relations Week.
The event, themed ‘Leveraging Public Relations as a Critical Asset for Nigeria’s Economic and Reputation Renaissance’ ran from Monday, April 22 to Friday, April 26, 2024, and with thousands of delegates across Nigeria at the prestigious June 12 Cultural Centre, Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital.
Speaking on the strategic collaboration, Director, Corporate Communications and CSR, Airtel Nigeria, Femi Adeniran, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership. He said: “Airtel is proud to support the Nigeria Institute of Public Relations in its endeavour to advance the field of public relations. The relevance of public relations practice in Nigeria cannot be overstated, as it plays a vital role in shaping perceptions, managing reputations, and influencing public opinion.
Hence, our support is a demonstration of our commitment to empowering individuals and organizations with innovative solutions that drive progress and create an enabling society.” For the PR Week, the Organising Committee Chairman, Mr. Yomi Badejo Okusanya, said over 2,000 experts in the fields of economics, PR, and nation-building were gathered to discuss strategies for effectively communicating government policies and initiatives to the public