Nigeria Institute of Public Relations

WHAT IT IS AND WHAT IT DOES

Established in 1963, The Nigerian Institute of Public OBJECTIVES
Relations (NIPR), the professional body of qualified Build a credible and dynamic professional institution
Public Relations Practitioners, attained charter status in that is responsive to Nigeria's needs.
1990 with Decree 16 (now Act of the National
Assembly. Promote professional excellence through members
upholding the Code of Ethics and a system of life-
The Law mandates NIPR to regulate the practice and long learning as well as gaining stakeholders'
direct the development of Public Relations as a commitment to professional standards.
profession in Nigeria. The law also makes it illegal to Encourage a more reputation-sensitive society, by
practice Public Relations, under any title, in Nigeria working with appropriate associations to generate
without NIPR certification. sustained focus on the contributions of stakeholders
in different sectors.
GOVERNANCE AND ADMINISTRATION
As the centre of policy initiatives, NIPR’s 22member THE MEANING OF MEMBERSHIP
Governing Council which is elected every two years, Membership of the Institute represents a statement
directs the affairs of the Institute. Sitting as an electoral that the holder is a qualified professional practitioner
college, the Council elects the President and the Vice in Public Relations, subscribes to the Code of Ethics
President of the Institute who respectively serve as its and the Professional Standards Guide.
Chairman and Vice Chairman. Acting on behalf of
Council as the Chief Executive (CEO) of the Institute, The Institute provides opportunities for lifelong learning

the President provides leadership in the management of to assist members grow professionally.

NIPR business through the chapters, committees and the

Also, it helps members to specialize in different
national secretariat.
areas of PR. Every member is expected to be active
as a member of a chapter.
NIPR branch organization in States and the Federal
Capital Territory (Abuja) arc called Chapters. Each has
Members are required to serve in various
an elected executive council led by a Chairman.
workshops, committees and assignments as may be
The National Secretariat with the Registrar and
necessary.
departmental heads appointed by Council constitute the
administrative hub of the Institute.
MEMBERSHIP CRITERIA iv. Community Relations/Community
Liaison Joint Venture Relations
Qualifications for membership of the Nigerian Institute
v. International Relations
of Public Relations are periodically reviewed to meet the
vi. Federal, State and Local Government
requirements by the public and the organized private
Liaison
sector (industry and commerce). ln 1998, a decision was
vii. Political / Parliamentary Liaison
reached that all entrants must hold any of the following
viii. Events Management
qualifications:
ix. Media (Radio, TV & Press) Relations
/Press Secretaries
1) The Institute's Professional Certificate and
x. Protocol
Diploma in Public Relations;
xi. Exhibitions and Outdoor Campaigns
2) CAM Foundation Certificate and Diploma in
xii. Film or Audio-Visual Work
Communications Studies and Public Relations;
xiii. Print Production
3) British Institute of Public Relations Membership
xiv. Employee Relations
Diploma;
xv. Consumer Relations
4) Business Education Examinations
xvi. Investor & Shareholder Relations
Council(BEEC) Professional Certificate and
xvii. Issues Management & Trends Analysis
Diploma in Public Relations; and
xviii. Planning, Budgeting and Managing PR
5) B.A., B.Sc., H.N.D., MA. MSc, or PhD in Public
Programmes
Relations; B.Sc., B A. (Mass Communications),
xix. PR Consultancy
M.B.A. with major/specialization in PR; or any
xx. Stakeholder Relations
recognized equivalent qualification.
xxii. Corporate Affairs

PUBLIC RELATIONS SPECIALISATIONS

xxiii. Corporate Communications
i. Multicultural Communications
ii. Public Relations Campaign Planning xxiv. Marketing Communications
iii. Relations with special interest groups
 CATEGORIES OF MEMBERSHIP

Membership categories and awards depend on an individual's personal education and professional achievements in
Public Relations as outlined below:

FELLOW (FNIPR)

Fellowship of the Institute is the highest level of professional

recognition by the Institute. Procedure for award of Fellowship is
constantly reviewed to project the highest professional standards.

A Fellow has voting rights in the affairs of the Institute and may
use the letter FNIPR for so long as he/she meets all relevant
obligations to NIPR.

HONORARY FELLOW [FNIPR]

Council may, at its discretion, confer Honorary Fellowship on

leaders of non-government, corporate, political and other
professional organizations, who have shown considerable and
remarkable interest and contributed positively to the
advancement of the core values of or the aims and practice of
Public Relations in Nigeria.

MEMBER (MNIPR)

Persons who have been in Public Relations for at least five years
and who are adjudged to be eligible by qualification and
experience.

A member has voting right in the affairs of the Institute and may
use the letter MNIPR for so long as he/she remains paid-up and
active member at chapter/national level.
ASSOCIATE (ANIPR)

Persons who have been in Public Relations for at least two years
and who are adjudged by Council to be eligible by qualification
and experience.

An associate has voting rights in the affairs of the Institute and may
use the letter ANIPR, for so long as he/she remains paid-up and
active member at chapter/national level.

GRADUATE

Graduate category is available to persons having one or more of

the approved qualifications but without the necessary practical
experience required for associate grade. A graduate-member may
not vote in the affairs of the Institute but has other rights and
privileges.

A graduate member may use the letter GNIPR for so long as he/she
remains paid-up and active member at chapter/national level

STUDENT

Student-membership is open to all those who at the time of

application are studying for an NIPR qualification or any of the
approved qualifications. Student membership may not last for more
than three years.

No membership certificate is issued; no designatory letter may be

used; no voting right.
REGISTRATION AND SUBSCRIPTION FEES
The following fees are currently being paid
Registration Fee (payable on application) NI0,000
i. Fellows (FNIPR) N25,000 per annum
ii. Fellows (Hon.) N25,000.00 per annum
iii. Members (MNIPR) N15,000 per annum
iv. Associates (ANIPR) N10,000 per annum
v. Graduates (GNIPR N5, 000 per annum
vi. Student N2,000.00 per annum

METHOD OFAPPLICATION
• Application forms should be typed or handwritten in Capital Letters
• Applicants should sign the declaration and affirm to Decree 16 of 1990, Bye-Law No. l: Code of
Professional Practice, the Professional Standards Guide and other regulations.
• Application should be channelled through the state chapter where the applicant is based.
• There must be two sponsors who must be recertified members.
• Application must be accompanied with the appropriate fee
• Application forms to be submitted with copies of credentials and 2 passport photographs.
• An acknowledgement letter is written on receipt of membership application form, pending
approval of application.
• Any false declaration/information renders the application invalid.