Protocol practitioners unveil plan to establish training institute

In a move set to professionalize and standardize the practice of protocol in Nigeria, the Association of Certified Protocol Practitioners in Nigeria (ACPPN) has announced its intention to establish the Nigeria Institute of Protocol. This initiative, unveiled at the association's annual congress in Lagos, signifies a commitment to enhancing service delivery across various sectors, including governance, diplomacy, and institutional engagement.

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It is hoped that the proposed Nigeria Institute of Protocol would be established in the near future. When on stream, it will run a three-tier training programme divided into Basic, Intermediate and Advanced courses.

The envisioned institute will provide a structured, three-tier training program encompassing basic, intermediate, and advanced courses. According to Akin Oyateru, Chairman of the ACPPN Board of Trustees, the curriculum is designed to equip both beginners and seasoned professionals with the requisite knowledge, confidence, capacity, and competence to excel as effective protocol managers. This structured approach aims to navigate the intricate demands of modern protocol with precision and professionalism.

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This programme will enable beginners as well as professionals to navigate with ease the intricate paths of protocol with knowledge, confidence, capacity, and competence required to be accomplished practitioners and effective protocol managers.

ACPPN President Michael Ikinbor emphasized that the congress's theme, 'Protocol Practice as a Catalyst for Effective Service Delivery in Nigeria,' directly addresses the increasing complexity in public and private sector interactions. The establishment of the institute is seen as a crucial step in fostering a culture of order, etiquette, and decorum, which are fundamental to smooth organizational functioning and successful diplomatic and social engagements. This proactive step by Nigerian professionals underscores a local drive to build capacity and ensure high standards in a field critical to national and international relations.

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Protocol Practice as a Catalyst for Effective Service Delivery in Nigeria speaks directly to the increasing complexity in governance, diplomacy and institutional engagement where the demand for order and professionalism has never been more pronounced.