The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) has won the 2026 best Global Public Relations Association of the Year Award, making it the first institute globally to win the honour in two consecutive years.

This was contained in a statement issued by the NIPR’s Director, Public Relation, Stanley Ogadigo.

President and Chief Executive Officer of the Global Alliance for Public Relations and Communication Management, Prof. Justin Green, announced the award in Abuja on Friday at the launch of the Youth Digital Campaign for the 2026 World Public Relations Forum (WPRF), organised by the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Chapter Local Organising Committee of the World Public Relations Forum Abuja 2026.

Green said the award was open to public relations associations across North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia, the Middle East and India.

He described NIPR’s second consecutive win as a major recognition for Nigeria, adding that it reflected the experience and expertise within the country’s public relations industry.

” It is a true credit that couldn’t have come at a better time,” he said.

Green said the award followed an evaluation by an international panel of judges, with the 2026 edition attracting 92 entries from different countries.

Reacting to the recognition, NIPR President, Dr. Ike Neliaku, said Nigeria had the capacity to lead in various fields, urging leaders to harness the country’s potential to improve its global reputation.

He said the institute was committed to promoting Nigeria’s achievements internationally, stressing that its role in regulating public relations practice also involved protecting the country’s reputation.

Neliaku said Nigeria’s hosting of the 2026 World Public Relations Forum, scheduled for November 15 to 22, will set another global standard that will take decades to beat.

” The World Public Relations Forum is a national reputation project that will redefine how the world sees the country” he added.