Chapter’s Executives

Comfort Obot Nwankwo is an expert specializing in Signage Consulting, Corporate Branding, Promotions, and Event Management. As the Chairman of Lagos NIPR, the premier Chapter of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), and the MD/CEO at Cicom International Limited, a leading signage firm based in Lagos, she brings a wealth of experience and strategic vision to the forefront.

Beyond her significant contributions to communication and PR, Comfort’s expertise is highly sought after in sports administration and marketing. She is a volunteer of the International Olympic Committee and a member of Nigeria Olympic Committee, Currently serving as the Secretary General of the Nigerian Triathlon Union, she is deeply involved in the sports arena. Moreover, she holds the distinguished position of President at the Nigerian Zurkhaneh Sport Association, actively contributing to the dynamic landscape of sports governance.

An active participant in the sports community, Comfort proudly shoulders the responsibility of Treasurer at the African Zurkhaneh Sport Confederation. She was elected Vice President of TAFISA 2 terms (8 years) and now serves as an Honorary Member of The Association for International Sport for All (TAFISA)
Before her election as Chairman of Lagos NIPR, Comfort served in crucial leadership roles, including multiple terms as Vice Chairman and Chairperson of the Annual General Meeting/PR Week of the Chapter.

As a Fellow of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations and member of the Nigeria Triathlon Union, she is dedicated to advancing the fields she is involved in.
Comfort is widely travelled to over 70 countries in all the countinents.
She attended the school of Accountancy and Business Studies, Uyo, Business Education and Examination Council (BEEC), and The University of Nigeria, Nsukka. She’s currently pursuing her Msc.in Marketing/Public Relations.

Beyond her professional accomplishments, Comfort finds joy and fulfillment in various interests and hobbies. Whether engaging in event management, writing, networking, dancing, farming, or travelling, she embodies a holistic approach to life, reflecting a well-rounded and dynamic personality.

Samuel Ayetutu is a Communication Strategist with over 20 years of hands-on experience having played leading roles in conceptualizing and executing a wide variety of projects in Public Relations, Advertising and Print Production, cutting across public and private sector orientation.

With over two decades of active involvement in the Lagos State Government’s information management apparatus, Ayetutu has robust exposures in diverse Public Sector environment having performed Public Affairs functions in several Ministries, Departments and Agencies.

He was elected to the fellowship of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) in March 2020 and is also a full member of the Advertising Practitioners Council of Nigeria (APCON)

Samuel O. Adeyemi is a versatile professional with a wealth of experience in reputation management, marketing communication, journalism, trade advisory, media entrepreneurship, and public relations. His expertise spans a broad spectrum of the media industry, encompassing print, marketing, digital media, political communication, and journalism.

As the Founder and Lead Strategist at Media DNA, an Integrated Marketing Communication firm, Samuel has dedicated his career to creating and enhancing the influence of purpose driven organizations and individuals worldwide. Media DNA has successfully managed top brands in both the private and public sectors.

Samuel has held esteemed leadership roles in prominent professional organizations. He was twice elected as the Public Relations Executive (PRE) of the Lagos Chapter of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), where he currently serves as the spokesperson and lead image manager for the largest community of communication practitioners in Nigeria.

Additionally, he has been elected twice and is currently serving as the Publicity Secretary of the Lagos Chapter of the Association of Professional Bodies of Nigeria (APBN). Samuel is a rapporteur with Nigeria’s foremost private-sector-led think tank, the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG). He was recently appointed as the Communication Lead for the Global Opportunities Committee (GOC) of the Atlanta Black Chambers (ABC).

As the Communication Lead for the Global Opportunities Committee (GOC) at the Atlanta Black Chambers (ABC), he would spearhead the global communication efforts of the Committee aimed at fulfilling the ambitious 10-year objective of reaching $100 billion in global transactions for Black businesses.

An accomplished author, Samuel has penned two best-selling books, with his latest work titled “Look Really Good.” The book serves as a comprehensive guide to reputation management, crisis communication, and personal branding. Through his writing, he imparts valuable insights to help individuals and organizations navigate the intricate landscape of media and public perception.
Through his writing, he imparts valuable insights to help individuals and organizations navigate the intricate landscape of media and public perception.

Throughout his career, Samuel and his team have undertaken notable projects, including involvement in Presidential Elections, Gubernatorial Elections, the World Economic Forum on Africa, and the Youth Mobilization for Nigerian Budget Jam in collaboration with IBM. Other projects include sub-national Investment & Economic Forums, Federal Inland Revenue Service’s “Register Your Business” Campaign, US Department of Commerce Trade Mission to Nigeria 2023, Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation Trade Mission to Nigeria 2023, and the World Trade Organisation Public Forum on Green Trade for Africa in Geneva 2023, among others.

Samuel is passionate about sharing his wealth of expertise through training sessions and speaking engagements. He has conducted training sessions for various organizations and initiatives, including DigifyNG, a Facebook-sponsored project focused on empowering young individuals in Africa’s digital economy. As a faculty member of PR Academy, Samuel imparts his knowledge in Political Communication Strategy and Crisis Communication to newcomers in the integrated marketing communication industry. His training portfolio includes top organizations such as Access Bank, Nigerian Communication Commission, Federal Medical Centre, Lagos State Government, Nigerian Port Authority, and numerous other leading entities across the public and private sectors.

Samuel derives immense pleasure from connecting with individuals who share a genuine passion for national and global transformation. He believes in forging lasting relationships with like-minded individuals committed to making a positive impact on society.

Olumuyiwa Ojelabi is seasoned Public Relations and Communication Practitioner, whose strength is in the management of public information and managing the expectations of citizens as far as government projects, programmes and initiatives are concerned. She has over 25 years of cognate experience in the private and public sector.

Prior to joining Lagos State Government Civil Service in 2000, she worked with Transrapid Nigeria Limited, Ogba, Lagos as Public Relations Officer and executed strategies that created a positive image for the company. She was instrumental to effective and efficient execution of tasks and timely resolution of issues.

She took up an appointment with Bollington and Sons Limited, an Independent Petroleum Marketer in Badagry where she rose to the post of the Manager Operations. Within six months, investigated and resolved departmental non-performances and co-formulated policies that resulted in highly trained personnel which brought about increased sales in her first year.

In the State Civil Service, she handled Public Relations for Ministries and Agencies in her various postings, including, Drain Drucks, Office of State’s Accountant General, Office of Commissioner for Information and Strategy and Ministry of the Environment. She also served as a Protocol Officer during Governor Akin Ambode’s tenure.

She is currently the Head, Public Affairs, Office of the Secretary to the State Government, Lagos State.
Olumuyiwa studied Mass Communication at the University of Lagos, Akoka and Ogun State Polytechnic, Abeokuta. She holds a Master Degree in Public Administration from University of Ado Ekiti. She also earned a Post Graduate Diploma in Public Relations and Advertising and graduated with Distinction from the Nigerian Institute of Journalism, Lagos.

She is a member of Nigerian Institute of Public Relations and Nigerian Institute of Journalism (NUJ). She is a Past District Editor, Inner Wheel Nigeria, District 912, covering Lagos and Ogun States.
Olumuyiwa is married to Mr. Kolawole Ojelabi. Her interests include mentoring, reading, writing, and listening to gospel music.

RITA OBIAGELI ALI-NOCK is a seasoned communication professional, media executive, content creator, image maker, and business development manager. She is an associate member and executive of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) and a member of the Society of Nigerian Broadcasters (SNB).

She holds a B.Sc. degree in Mathematics and a Diploma Certificate in Science Laboratory Technology from the University of Benin. In 2005, she served as a SIWES assistant to the Planning Manager at Nigerian Breweries Plc. Her Career began fully in 2009-2013 when she worked as the Marketing and Business Development Executive with Sailbond Shipping Nig. Ltd a freight Management company.

During the service year (NYSC), she handled several on-air programs for the Orientation Broadcasting Service, which earned her a slot with the Editorial Board Community Development Group; Having proven her resourcefulness, in no time she rose in the ranks from a proofreader to becoming the Editor-in-Chief of the Editorial Board CDS group which gave rise to her current career in the media.

In 2014, she joined Inside-out Media Ltd. as an assistant producer, producing the longest-running television talk show in Nigeria, Inside Out with Agatha. Her great eye for detail, studiousness, excellent track record, work ethic, and proactive approach toward problem-solving earned her her stripes. She currently co-runs a PR and Media Communications outfit, BrandChicks.