The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), in partnership with Image Merchants Promotion Limited (IMPR) -publishers of PRNigeria and Spokespersons Digest, has officially opened nominations for the National Spokespersons Awards (NSA) 2025.
The NIPR has reconstituted the Planning Committee and the Adjudication Committee for the NSA’s 5th edition, which recognizes exceptional spokespersons that have demonstrated excellence, transparency, and impactful communication in their respective fields.
NIPR Vice President, Prof. Emmanuel Dandaura announced the appointment of former NIPR Lagos Chairman, Olusegun McMedal, as Planning Committee Chairman, Comptroller Joseph Attah (Rtd) as Vice Chairman, and Stanley Ogadigo as Secretary. Members are Mohammed Dahiru Lawal, Saad Shuaib, and Ikalone Udo.
The Adjudication Committee will be led by Dr. Shuaibu Husseini, Executive Director/CEO of the National Film and Video Censors Board, with Prof. Anthony Igyuve as Vice Chairman and Abdulrahman Abdulraheem as Secretary. Members include Prof. Saudat Abdulbaqi, Hajia Lami Tumaka, Kabir Abdulsalam, and Ishola Ayodele.
The NSA 2025 will feature 22 categories, honoring individuals and teams that have played pivotal roles in shaping narratives, managing reputations, and fostering public trust.
“This year’s edition promises to be the most competitive yet, as we seek to honor the finest communicators who have shaped public perception and trust through strategic communication,” said McMedal.
McMedal urged public relations practitioners and communication enthusiasts to submit nominations in categories, including Outstanding Spokesperson of the Year, Outstanding Government Spokesperson (Federal and State levels), and Outstanding Corporate Spokesperson.
Sector-specific excellence awards will also be presented in fields such as Security, Banking, Insurance, Health, Education, Digital Economy, Marine & Blue Economy, Power, Oil and Gas, and Hospitality.
Other categories include Distinguished Crisis Management Spokespersons (Public and Private Sectors), Most Influential Corporate Voice, Best Corporate Share of Voice (Social Media), Best Corporate Spokesperson Team, and Most Supportive CEO to Spokespersons (Public and Private Sectors).
The nominations opened on February 24, 2025, and will close on March 24, 2025. Interested individuals and organizations can submit their nominations via the official NSAwards website or the NIPR website.
