Information minister congratulates Ibietan on re-election as APRA secretary general

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has congratulated Dr Omoniyi Ibietan on his re-election as Secretary General of the African Public Relations Association (APRA), describing the development as a recognition of his professionalism and contributions to the public relations profession across Africa.

Ibietan was re-elected during the APRA General Assembly held in Swakopmund, Namibia, alongside Arik Karani of Kenya, who emerged as president, and Prof. Michele Mekeme of Cameroon, who was elected vice president.

In a statement issued on Sunday by his Special Assistant on Media, Rabiu Ibrahim, the minister said Ibietan’s re-election reflected the confidence reposed in his leadership by public relations professionals across the continent.

“On behalf of the Federal Government of Nigeria, I congratulate Dr Omoniyi Ibietan on his well-deserved re-election as Secretary General of APRA. This honour is not only a recognition of his professional excellence but also a source of pride for Nigeria and the entire communications community,” Idris said.

The minister expressed confidence that Ibietan would continue to provide purposeful leadership as APRA strengthens collaboration across Africa and advances the continent’s digital transformation agenda.

Idris also commended APRA for its commitment to promoting ethical communication and strengthening the public relations profession across Africa.

He added that Nigeria looks forward to hosting the 37th APRA Annual Conference alongside the World Public Relations Forum in Abuja later this year.