National Spokespersons Summit (NSS) 2025

About The Event

The National Spokespersons Summit (NSS) is Nigeria’s premier platform for spokespersons across public, private, and civil society sectors. Organized by the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), this summit equips professionals with the skills to craft compelling messages, manage expectations, and shape narratives that drive good governance, economic growth, and national unity.

The NSS is dedicated to strengthening spokespersons and advancing leadership communication in Nigeria. The inaugural edition, held from 25th – 28th March 2024, attracted top government officials, legislators, diplomats, academics, and industry leaders.

The 2nd edition will expand this vision by deepening knowledge and exposing participants to global best practices in reputation management, crisis communication, and strategic messaging.

Join us from 14th – 17th April 2025 at the Abuja Continental Hotel, FCT, to engage with experts on shaping Nigeria’s communication landscape.

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What to Expect at NSS 2025

Who Should Attend?

Spokespersons & PR professionals

Government & corporate communications officers

Media executives & journalists

Policy makers, legislators & public affairs analysts

Industry leaders & reputation managers

Academia & thought leaders

Location

Ladi Kwali Hall, Abuja Continental Hotel

Date

14th – 17th April 2025

Theme:

‘Integrity and Evolving Roles of Spokespersons in Leadership Communication’

📅 Schedule of Activities

DAY ONE: Monday, 14th April 2025

🛬 Arrivals & Registration

DAY TWO: Tuesday, 15th April 2025

⏰ 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM: Opening Ceremony

🍽 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM: Lunch Break

🎤 1:30 PM – 5:15 PM: Spokespersons Clinic with Former Ministers of Information

Session I (1:30 PM – 3:20 PM)

👤 Chairman: Alh. Mohammed Idris

🎙 Moderator: Morayo Afolabi-Brown (MD, TVC)

Speakers:

✔ Lai Mohammed, CON – Former Minister of Information & Culture
✔ Frank Nweke II – Former Minister of Information & Communications
✔ Dapo Sarumi – Former Minister of Information
✔ Chief John Nnia Nwodo – Former Minister of Information & Culture
✔ Prof. Jerry Gana, fnipr – Former Minister of Information

Session II (3:30 PM – 5:15 PM)

👤 Chairman: Alh. Mohammed Idris

🎙 Moderator: Tari Taylaur (ED, Programmes, NTA)

Speakers:

✔ Hon. Labaran Maku, fnipr – Former Minister of Information
✔ Hon. Chukwuemeka Chikelu, fnipr – Former Minister of Information
✔ Mrs. Patricia Akwashiki – Former Minister of Information
✔ Chief Ikeobasi Mokelu – Former Minister of Information
✔ Chief Dr. Walter Ofonagoro, fnipr – Former Minister of Information

DAY THREE: Wednesday, 16th April 2025

🕘 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM: Plenary – Review of Day One Activities

Syndicate Session I (10:00 AM – 12:00 PM)

Synching Profit and Social Responsibility for Sustainable PR Practice
🎙 Resource Person: Chief Adetokunboh Modupe, mnipr
🎤 Moderator: Dr. Mohammed Bulama, mnipr (DG, Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria)
The Future of Media Relations in a Fragmented Information Landscape
🎙 Resource Person: Mallam Mahmud Jega
🎤 Moderator: ED, AIT

🍽 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM: Lunch Break

Syndicate Session II (1:00 PM – 3:00 PM)

From Local to Global: Elevating Nigerian Brands through Strategic Storytelling
🎙 Resource Person: Nkechi Ali-Balogun
🎤 Moderator: Mallam Jibrin Baba Ndace, DG VON
Inclusive Communication for Managing Diversity & National Cohesion
🎙 Resource Person: Dr. Umaru Jibrin Gwandu
🎤 Moderator: Channels TV (Mrs. Maupe Ogun-Yusuf)

🏆 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Closing Plenary Session

🎉 7:00 PM: Closing Dinner & National Spokespersons Awards