The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations expresses excitement that President Bola Tinubu has assured maximum support to ensure the successful hosting of the World Public Relations Forum.

The NIPR president, Ike Neliaku, stated this during a webinar organised by NIPR to mark International Women’s Day 2026 on Saturday in Abuja.

No fewer than 3,000 participants from 126 countries will participate in WPRF, which will take place in Abuja from November 15 to 21.

The forum will feature side attractions showcasing and promoting deep and rich Nigerian cultural heritage, unity in diversity, and cherished values of Nigerians.

The forum will also boost Nigeria’s economy, tourism, hospitality sector, culture, arts, networking, and other benefits.

Mr Neliaku quoted the Nigerian leader as promising to declare the November 15-21 event open and to do his best to ensure that the country presents the world with the biggest, brightest and boldest WPRF.

“President Tinubu, being a key player in the Nigerian media industry, understands the value of what we have. He has deep knowledge of communication and understands clearly what this forum means for Nigeria and Africa,” he stated.

Mr Neliaku also commended the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, for the institutional backing NIPR had enjoyed under him as the nation’s chief spokesperson.

Meanwhile, the president of Global Alliance, Justin Green, lauded NIPR, the host association for the WPRF, for its efforts to deliver the world’s biggest, brightest and boldest forum.

According to him, the webinar is a demonstration of the institute’s readiness to deepen the value of inclusiveness and drive gender sensitivity.

Mr Green, who appeared on the online platform in Nigeria’s traditional regalia, expressed hope that the November Forum would not only mark the unveiling of the world’s first sector-based public relations university but also be historic in terms of content and participation.

Also, the African Union Special Envoy on Women, Peace and Security, Liberata Mulamula, added her voice, urging public relations professionals to use their platforms to shape narratives that influence society and to highlight women’s roles in peace and security.

Mr Mulamula also underlined that empowerment of women remained the most effective tool for the development of every nation, saying that communication that advances women’s rights, challenges stereotypes, and counters misinformation was needed to protect women’s rights.

(NAN)