Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris has revealed the amount the Federal Government has invested to curb food insecurity in the country.
The Minister, therefore, assured Nigerians that the prevailing food crisis and other socio-economic challenges would soon give way to a new era of prosperity and food sufficiency
Idris gave assurance while addressing the just-concluded summit of the Nigeria Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital.
He stated that the Renewed Hope Agenda (RHA) of President Bola Tinubu-led administration was on the path of steering the country out of the woods.
He said, “The two years of the Tinubu administration have shown significant progress. Including the allocation of N1.5 trillion to revamp the Bank of Agriculture.”
The Minister, therefore, appealed to public relations professionals to key into the ongoing efforts and reforms to rebrand the nation’s reputation and attract investors into the country.
In his remark, Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, represented by his deputy, Dr. Akon Eyakenyi, highlighted the importance of public relations in economic development.
He said, “I believe public relations practitioners can work collaboratively with the larger media to market our nation”
Speaking on the theme of the Nigerian Public Relations Week 2025: “Harnessing Public Relations for Nigerian Economic Relations,” the Governor expressed optimism.
He stated that public relations practitioners can play a crucial role in building a better Nigeria. This, he said, they can do by working with government and investors to positively project the country.
In his contributions, the President and Chairman of NIPR, Dr. Ike Neliaku, identified gap in strategic policy communication in leaderships at all levels. He pointed out that much needed to be done to address the lacuna.
He said, “Lack of effective communication is a major problem of leadership in Nigeria. We can build a prosperous Nigeria, together, if we work collaboratively.”
The NIPR President also used the occasion to announce that Nigeria will host the 2026 World Public Relations Forum (WPRF). Just as he disclosed that the Forum would bring together public relations practitioners from around the world.
The practitioners used the occasion to ward posthumous awards to three distinguished Nigerians. Included was the late LOC Chairman of Nigeria Public Relations Week (NPRW 25), Dr Uduak Obot. They were honored in recognition of their contributions to Nigeria’s reputation.
The event was also used for the inauguration of the body of Advisors of Nigeria Reputation Management Group (NRMG,). Dr. John Momoh, was appointed as Chairman; Muhammed Kudu Abubakar, Inaugural Secretary and Bashiru Adenuyi as Vice Chairman.