Membership Information
Everything you need t know about membership
Membership Information
What it is and What it does
Established in 1963, The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), the professional body of qualified Public Relations Practitioners, attained charter status in 1990 with Decree 16 (now Act of the National Assembly.
The Law mandates NIPR to regulate the practice and direct the development of Public Relations as a profession in Nigeria. The law also makes it illegal to practice Public Relations, under any title, in Nigeria without NIPR certification.
Governance & Administration
As the centre of policy initiatives, NIPR’s 22member Governing Council which is elected every two years, directs the affairs of the Institute. Sitting as an electoral college, the Council elects the President and the Vice President of the Institute who respectively serve as its Chairman and Vice Chairman. Acting on behalf of Council as the Chief Executive (CEO) of the Institute, the President provides leadership in the management of NIPR business through the chapters, committees and the national secretariat.
NIPR branch organization in States and the Federal Capital Territory (Abuja) arc called Chapters. Each has an elected executive council led by a Chairman.
The National Secretariat with the Registrar and departmental heads appointed by Council constitute the administrative hub of the Institute.
Objectives
Build a credible and dynamic professional institution that is responsive to Nigeria’s needs.
Promote professional excellence through members upholding the Code of Ethics and a system of life-long learning as well as gaining stakeholders’ commitment to professional standards.
Encourage a more reputation-sensitive society, by working with appropriate associations to generate sustained focus on the contributions of stakeholders in different sectors.
The Meaning of Membership
Membership of the Institute represents a statement that the holder is a qualified professional practitioner in Public Relations, subscribes to the Code of Ethics and the Professional Standards Guide.
The Institute provides opportunities for lifelong learning to assist members grow professionally.
Also, it helps members to specialize in different areas of PR. Every member is expected to be active as a member of a chapter.
Members are required to serve in various workshops, committees and assignments as may be necessary.
Membership Criteria
Qualifications for membership of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations are periodically reviewed to meet the requirements by the public and the organized private sector (industry and commerce). ln 1998, a decision was reached that all entrants must hold any of the following qualifications:
- The Institute’s Professional Certificate and Diploma in Public Relations;
- CAM Foundation Certificate and Diploma in Communications Studies and Public Relations;
- British Institute of Public Relations Membership Diploma;
- Business Education Examinations Council(BEEC) Professional Certificate and Diploma in Public Relations; and
- B.A., B.Sc., H.N.D., MA. MSc, or PhD in Public Relations; B.Sc., B A. (Mass Communications), M.B.A. with major/specialization in PR; or any recognized equivalent qualification.
Public Relations Specialisations
Multicultural Communication
Public Relations Campaign Planning
Relations with special interest groups
Community Relations/Community Liaison Joint Venture Relations
International Relations
Federal, State and Local Government Liaison
Political / Parliamentary Liaison
Events Management
Media (Radio, TV & Press) Relations /Press Secretaries
Protocol
Exhibitions and Outdoor Campaigns
Film or Audio-Visual Work
Print Production
Employee Relations
Consumer Relations
Investor & Shareholder Relations
Issues Management & Trends Analysis
Planning, Budgeting and Managing PR Programmes
PR Consultancy
Stakeholder Relations
Corporate Affairs
Corporate Communications
Marketing Communications