NIPR, BPP collaborate, ensuring professional standards in government
NIPR’s Prof. Emmanuel Dandaura, BPP’s Director General, Dr. Adebowale Adedokun
NIPR, BPP collaborate, ensuring professional standards in government
The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations has entered into a partnership with the Bureau of Public Procurement to ensure that only certified professionals are engaged in government public relations and communication-related projects.
The collaboration, announced in a statement on Thursday, aims to promote professionalism and enhance the quality of public communication in government contracts.
Vice President of NIPR, Professor Emmanuel Dandaura, described the development as a crucial step towards safeguarding the integrity of government communication and the national economy.
“The activities of uncertified practitioners pose a serious threat to the integrity of government communication and the national economy,” Dandaura warned.
He reminded the Bureau that under the NIPR Act, it is a criminal offence for individuals or organisations without NIPR certification to bid for or execute public relations contracts in Nigeria.
He, therefore, urged the BPP to insist on NIPR certification as a mandatory requirement in all PR and communication-related procurements.
“This partnership emphasises the importance of engaging certified practitioners who possess the necessary skills and expertise to deliver high-quality communication services,” he said.
Dandaura added that organisations must verify the credentials of PR practitioners and make NIPR certification a standard requirement for all communication-related projects.
He said, “This approach will not only enhance the quality of communication but also promote good governance and accountability.”
The Director General of the BPP, Dr. Adebowale Adedokun, expressed strong support for the partnership and reiterated the Bureau’s commitment to professional excellence.
“Procurement is not merely transactional; it’s a tool for good governance. And under my leadership, we are committed to professionalism and results-driven partnerships like this,” Adedokun stated.
Both institutions assured all that clear guidelines would be issued to support the implementation of this new requirement.
They emphasised that by engaging certified professionals, government agencies and organisations can ensure that their communication strategies are effective, efficient, and in line with global best practices.
