The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to hosting the 2026 World Public Relations Forum (WPRF) in Abuja, pledging to deliver what it described as the biggest, brightest and boldest edition of the global event.
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, gave the assurance on Monday at the 2025 End-of-Year Media Engagement held at the Banquet Hall of Nicon Luxury Hotel, Abuja.
Idris said Nigeria’s emergence as host of the WPRF and the African Public Relations Association (APRA) Conference in 2026 was a major achievement in the information and communications sector, describing it as a historic milestone for the country.
According to the Minister, the development marks the first time an African country will host both the Global Alliance World Public Relations Forum and the APRA Conference in the same year, underscoring growing international confidence in Nigeria as a hub for responsible and strategic communication in Africa.
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He assured that the Federal Government would provide full support to ensure the successful hosting of the November 2026 WPRF in Abuja, calling on stakeholders across the public and private sectors to support the initiative.
“The hosting rights are a strong endorsement of Nigeria’s leadership in the global public relations and communication ecosystem, and we are determined to showcase the country’s capacity on the world stage,” Idris said.
Speaking after the event, the President of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), Dr Ike Neliaku, said the Institute was encouraged by the high level of international interest already shown in the 2026 WPRF.
He disclosed that several countries had indicated interest and begun registration for the event, urging prospective participants to take advantage of the early bird registration package, which ends in January.
Dr Neliaku also called on local and international corporate organisations to partner with the organisers, noting that the forum offers significant global visibility and strategic engagement opportunities.
The 2026 World Public Relations Forum is expected to attract communication professionals, policymakers, academics and industry leaders from across the world to Abuja.
