The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) has shifted the date for its inaugural Public Relations, Reputation, Ideas, Concepts and Excellence (PRICE) Awards and Prizes to January 25, 2026, moving it from the earlier scheduled date of December 7, 2025.
Vice Chairman of the National Planning Committee, Dr. Omoniyi Ibietan, in a release said the postponement became necessary to ensure wider participation, noted that early commencement of Christmas activities among key stakeholders might limit attendance and engagement if the event held in December.
Chairman of the Organising Committee, Israel Opayemi, appealed to stakeholders to take note of the new date and adjust their schedules accordingly. He assured that the Committee remained committed to delivering a “best-in-class award administration and ceremony” that reflect the professionalism and aspirations of Nigeria’s public relations community.
Conceived as a credible and enduring platform to honour outstanding individuals, campaigns, and organisations shaping the public relations landscape, the PRICE Awards reached full development stage in September 2025 when the NIPR President and Chairman of Council, Dr. Ike Neliaku, inaugurated a 12-member committee to organise the maiden edition.
The inauguration followed the adoption of a detailed report submitted by a technical team mandated to design the structure and processes for the new award platform.
The NIPR said the PRICE Awards aim to motivate practitioners, strengthen ethical standards, and boost Nigeria’s global competitiveness within the public relations industry.
