L-R Yushau Shuaib of PRigeria,
L-R Yushau Shuaib of PRigeria, Max Behar President ICCO, Yomi
Badejo-Okunsaya President APRA and Air Comdr Yusuf Anas ES
CCCNigeria at IPRA GWA in Sofia
Rwanda to Host African PR Conference in May
2019
The African Public Relations Association (APRA), has fixed May
13-17, 2019 for the next annual Conference in Kigali Rwanda.
In a statement obtained by PRNigeria from the Secretary-General
of APRA, Jane Gitau from Kenya said the theme of the Conference in
Kigali 2019 centered on “Making it One Africa: Promoting A More
Collaborative Continent through Effective Public Relations.”
The Conference will also hold the 3rd edition of the SABRE
AWARDS AFRICA.
The Secretary-General provided updates on activities of PR
associations in some African countries.
In the updates, Jane Gitau said: “The Public Relations Society
of Malawi held its Annual General Meeting on 4th August, 2018 where
a new Governing Council led by Mr Lewis Msasa was ushered in.
“The AGM was preceded by the launch of the society, at an event
which was graced by the British High Commissioner in Malawi, Her
Excellency Holy Tett. The PRSM was registered in 2016 and is keen
to join the APRA fold.
“The Public Relations Association of Uganda (PRAU) held its AGM
on September 1, 2018, and a new Governing Council headed by Sarah
Kagingo succeeded Cynthia Mpanga and colleagues. PRAU has been
active in APRA participating in most of the Annual Conferences and
we know that Sarah will drive the society to even greater
achievement.
“The Public Relations Society of Kenya (PRSK) is in the process
of seeking legal establishment for the profession. The society has
drafted a bill that is now open for stakeholder discussion and
hopefully when it becomes a law, industry regulation and
standardization of training and practice will be in the hands of
the society. The Society will be looking up to big sister Nigeria
(NIPR) for handholding in the process.
“Mr Victor Sibeko has recently been appointed the EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR of the Public Relations Institute of Southern Africa
(PRISA). We welcome Victor and look forward to a time of great
fellowship in the profession.
“Ghana recently had its Annual General Meeting at Winneba
between October 17 and 19, 2018.”
APRA as the African Continental PR body has individual as well
as Corporate membership with different categories for freshers and
experienced professionals.
It encourages PR professionals to be registered members of the
home association first before joining the continental association.
Follow this link for more information on how to join APRA
https://www.afpra.org/membership-subscription-plan/
By PRNigeria