The news that the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) has partnered with the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) to enforce professional standards in the procurement of PR and communication services across government ministries, departments, and agencies is a welcome and long-overdue development.

This landmark collaboration will bar uncertified individuals and firms from bidding for government communication jobs; a critical step in rebuilding trust, restoring value, and protecting the integrity of our profession.

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What this means:

• NIPR certification will now be a mandatory requirement for public sector PR contracts.

• The era of quackery and unqualified vendors in government communication is drawing to a close.

• Registered PR professionals and agencies will gain greater access to fair, regulated opportunities.

• The move advances the professionalization of procurement, aligning communication with national development goals.

“We see how government agencies advertise communication jobs and such jobs end up in the hands of uncertified firms, which has caused a lot of damage to the system,” said Prof. Emmanuel Dandaura, NIPR Vice President.

https://www.niprng.org.ng/news/press-release/55

Kudos to DG of BPP, Dr. Adebowale Adedokun, for affirming that procurement is not just transactional – it’s a governance tool. His commitment to professional collaboration signals a new era for both institutions.

This initiative is a game-changer for our industry. It reinforces the importance of ethics, competence, and certification, and opens the door to sustainable business growth for qualified PR practitioners across Nigeria.

At Upticomm Marketing, we proudly stand with efforts to protect our practice and elevate our profession.