Global Alliance Signs Agreement with Nigerian Institute of Public Relations
The Global Alliance for Public Relations and Communication Management (Global Alliance) and the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to boost PR education in Nigeria.
The MoU, signed by Dr. Ike Neliaku, President of NIPR, and Mr. Justin Green, President and CEO of Global Alliance, represents a significant step towards establishing and operating the first dedicated institute of Communications and Public Relations on the African continent. The agreement was finalized on the sidelines of the Conference of African Public Relations Association (APRA) in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire.
"We are delighted to sign this MoU with NIPR," said Justin Green. "Global Alliance has been working with the African continent for over 20 years. This collaboration aims to foster education, develop curriculum and academic programs, and provide expertise and resources to the new educational institute being created."
The event was witnessed by Mr. Jibril Baba Ndace, a Council Member of NIPR and the Director General of Voice of Nigeria (VON), and Mr. Peter Mutie, Chair of the African Regional Council for Global Alliance and Executive Director and CEO of Peterson Communications, Kenya. The outgoing President of the African Public Relations Association (APRA), Mr. Yomi Badejo-Okusanya, and Dr. Wole Adamolekun, a communication scholar and Board Member of Global Alliance, were also present.
This partnership marks a significant milestone in the development of public relations and leadership education in Nigeria and globally.
