NIPR inducts 73 Immigration service PROs

Seventy-three Public Relations Officers of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) have officially joined the professional ranks of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR). The induction ceremony followed their successful completion of the Institute’s Training and Certification Programme, held at the Service Headquarters in Abuja.

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proactively manage public perception, counter misinfo bymation, respond effectively to crises, and strengthen public trust

This initiative is part of the NIS's broader reform agenda to institutionalize strategic communication and professionalize its Public Relations cadre. Service Public Relations Officer, DCI Akinsola Akinlabi, highlighted the ongoing efforts to enhance professional standards within the service.

Representing the Comptroller-General of Immigration, Kemi Nandap, Deputy Comptroller-General FU Nwanneka charged the newly inducted officers. She emphasized the importance of upholding the highest standards of professionalism, proactively managing public perception, countering misinformation, and responding effectively to crises. Nwanneka also stressed strengthening public trust as the NIS continues its technology-driven reforms in migration management and border governance.

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uphold ethics, professionalism, and lifelong learning as core values of the Public Relations profession.

The NIPR President and Chairman of the Council, Dr. Ike Neliaku, formally inducted the participants, reminding them of the ethical demands of the profession. He urged the new members to embrace ethics, professionalism, and lifelong learning as core values. Akinlabi concluded by stating the program reflects the Comptroller-General’s commitment to capacity building and standardizing PR practice across the NIS, equipping professionals for effective public engagement.

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translate the knowledge gained into practical action