All is now set for the formal unveiling of Nigeria’s hosting of the World Public Relations Forum (WPRF) Abuja 2026. The National Planning Committee (NPC) of WPRF Abuja 2026, chaired by Dr. Suleiman Haruna, mnipr, has completed all necessary arrangements for the National Unveiling Ceremony, which will officially kick-start activities leading to the major global event.
The unveiling ceremony, which is designed as a hybrid event, will take place on Monday, October 20, 2025, at the NAF Conference Centre, Abuja, from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. The hybrid format is aimed at ensuring flexibility, wider participation, and increased engagement from both local and international audiences, whether they attend physically or virtually.
Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, fnipr, is expected to deliver the keynote address. Four key Ministers will also speak at the event, including Hon. Amb. Yusuf M. Tuggar, OON, Minister of Foreign Affairs; Hon. Hannatu Musa Musawa, Minister of Arts, Culture and Creative Economy; Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, Minister of Interior; and Hon. Festus Keyamo, CON, SAN, Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development.
The National Planning Committee has called on the media to give the unveiling wide coverage, describing it as a major two-hour event that will mark the start of an exciting journey toward WPRF Abuja 2026. “The unveiling will also signal the commencement of Early Bird Registration with special discounts for delegates, while attracting significant media attention and opening doors for active sponsorship drives within Nigeria and internationally,” the Chairman stated.
Dr. Haruna expressed confidence that the National Unveiling will firmly place WPRF Abuja 2026 on the global stage, generating excitement among communication experts and ensuring that Nigerians and international audiences recognize Abuja as the place to be in November 2026.
The National Planning Committee, composed of leading figures in public relations and communication, was established by the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), which serves as the host institute for the World Public Relations Forum 2026.