…Three-day gathering in Yenagoa to examine public relations, economic development and government-corporate-citizen relations
The Publisher of First Daily and former Bayelsa State Information Commissioner, Dr Daniel Iworiso-Markson, will chair the 2026 Bayelsa State Conference and Annual General Meeting (AGM) Week of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), scheduled to hold in Yenagoa from November 4 to 6.
The conference, organised by the NIPR Bayelsa State Chapter, will bring together public relations practitioners, media professionals, policymakers, corporate communicators and industry leaders to examine the role of strategic communication in economic development and stronger relationships among government, businesses and citizens.
With the theme, “Public Relations: A Catalyst for Economic Development and Government-Corporate-Citizens Relations in Bayelsa State: Issues and Gaps,” the three-day event will feature professional discussions, networking opportunities and activities aimed at advancing public relations practice.
Activities will begin on Wednesday, November 4, with a road walk from Ekeki Park to the Sports Complex by 7 a.m., followed by visits to the Bayelsa State Gas Turbine and Azikel Refinery at 11 a.m.
The main conference and AGM will hold on Thursday, November 5, at the Chief DSP Alamieyeseigha Memorial Banquet Hall, Government House, Yenagoa. The programme will feature panel discussions, the institute’s annual general meeting and a dinner and awards gala.
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Participants are expected to deliberate on the challenges and opportunities in public relations practice, particularly how strategic communication can strengthen public trust, improve government-corporate relations and support sustainable economic development in Bayelsa State.
The final day, Friday, November 6, will feature an external tour, professional engagements and other scheduled activities before participants depart.
The Bayelsa NIPR Conference and AGM Week 2026 is being sponsored by the Bayelsa State Government and the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB).
In announcing the event, the chairman of the NIPR Bayelsa State Chapter, Dr Ebiwari Wariowei, who is also a technical adviser to the governor and the state focal person on the Sustainable Development Goals, described the gathering as an opportunity for communication professionals and other stakeholders to exchange ideas, build networks and strengthen professional standards.
The conference is expected to provide a platform for examining how effective public relations can bridge communication gaps, strengthen institutional reputations and foster productive relationships among government, the private sector and citizens.