Yenagoa to welcome PR practitioners, policymakers, corporate leaders for three-day professional gathering
YENAGOA, BAYELSA STATE — The Bayelsa State Chapter of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) is set to host its 2026 Conference and Annual General Meeting (AGM) Week from Wednesday, November 4, to Friday, November 6, 2026, bringing together communication professionals, policymakers, corporate executives and other stakeholders to discuss the role of public relations in economic development.
The three-day event, scheduled to take place in Yenagoa, will focus on the theme: “Public Relations: A Catalyst for Economic Development and Government-Corporate-Citizens Relations in Bayelsa State: Issues and Gaps.”
According to the organisers, the conference is designed to provide a platform for professional engagement, knowledge sharing, networking and discussions on how effective public relations can strengthen relationships between government, corporate organisations and citizens while contributing to economic growth in Bayelsa State.
The programme will feature a series of activities, including a road walk, industrial tours, a main conference, panel discussions, the Annual General Meeting and a dinner and awards gala night.
THREE DAYS OF ACTIVITIES
Activities will commence on Wednesday, November 4, with a road walk from Ekeki Park to the Sports Complex, scheduled for 7:00 a.m.
At 11:00 a.m., participants are expected to embark on a tour of the Bayelsa State Gas Turbine and Azikel Refinery, offering an opportunity to gain insights into industrial development and investment activities in the state.
Thursday, November 5, will feature the main conference, an engaging panel session and the Annual General Meeting of the institute’s Bayelsa State Chapter.
The day will conclude with a dinner and awards gala night, which is expected to provide an opportunity to celebrate professional achievements, recognise excellence and strengthen relationships among practitioners and stakeholders.
The conference and gala activities will hold at the Chief DSP Alamieyeseigha Memorial Banquet Hall, Government House, Yenagoa.
On Friday, November 6, participants will have the opportunity to take part in an external tour, professional engagements and other scheduled activities before departure.
FOCUS ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND PUBLIC TRUST
The conference theme places public relations at the centre of conversations about economic development, effective governance and the relationship between government institutions, businesses and the public.
The gathering is expected to provide a platform for participants to examine existing gaps in communication and stakeholder engagement, while exploring strategies for building public trust, strengthening institutional reputations and improving communication between government and citizens.
For Bayelsa State, the event also presents an opportunity to showcase its development initiatives and industrial assets to communication professionals and other stakeholders attending the conference.
The organisers have extended invitations to public relations practitioners, media professionals, corporate communicators, public servants, business leaders and communication enthusiasts to participate in the event.
Participants are encouraged to use the gathering to establish professional connections, exchange ideas and contribute to discussions on the future of public relations in the state.
BAYELSA GOVERNMENT, NIGERIA CONTENT DEVELOPMENT BOARD AS MAIN SPONSORS
The Bayelsa State Government and the Nigeria Content Development Board are listed as the main sponsors of the Bayelsa NIPR Conference/AGM Week 2026.
The Chairman of the NIPR Bayelsa State Chapter, Dr. Ebiwari Wariowei, who also serves as Technical Adviser to the Governor and State Focal Person on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), signed the announcement.
The institute described the conference as an opportunity to bring together members of the professional community to promote excellence, strengthen relationships and explore new possibilities for the public relations profession.
With three days of professional discussions, networking and scheduled engagements, the Bayelsa NIPR Conference/AGM Week 2026 is expected to attract stakeholders interested in the role of strategic communication in governance, business and sustainable development.
The organisers have urged participants to be part of the gathering, which aims to strengthen professional collaboration and advance conversations on public relations and economic development in Bayelsa State.
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