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CGC Adeniyi Rallies Support for NIPR Secretariat, Envisions National Edifice of Pride‎

By Anne Ejuka


The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, has called for stronger support towards the completion of the Nigeria Institute of Public Relations’ National Secretariat project in Abuja, saying the public relations profession deserves a national edifice Nigerians can identify with and take pride in.

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‎CGC Adeniyi made the call on Wednesday, 20 May 2026, shortly after inspecting the ongoing construction of the NIPR National Secretariat, known as “Public Relations Place”, located within the premises of Radio House, Garki, Abuja.

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‎The CGC expressed satisfaction with the progress of work at the site and said public relations has contributed immensely to nation-building and the professional growth of many Nigerians over the years.

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According to him, the time has come for practitioners and stakeholders to collectively support the completion of a befitting national secretariat for the Institute.

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‎“PR has done a lot for many of us. It has given us opportunities and platforms to serve, and it has made many of us what we are today. This is the time for us to give something back to the profession”, CGC Adeniyi said.

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Describeing the project as a major milestone for the profession, the CGC expressed confidence in the Institute's leadership and members of the project committee overseeing construction.

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‎“This is very commendable. There is still a long way to go, but we have the right people to drive this project to completion,” he stated.

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‎The CGC also appealed to corporate organisations, government institutions, and friends of the profession to support the project ahead of the World Public Relations Forum, expected to be held in Nigeria later this year.

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“We are hosting the world before the end of the year, and this project will be a good gift from Nigeria to the global PR family. Every support towards its completion will be welcome,” he added.

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‎CGC Adeniyi further assured stakeholders that he would continue mobilising support for the project within and outside the profession.

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‎Recall that the CGC, a Fellow of the Nigeria Institute of Public Relations, was the immediate past Vice President of the Institute.

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‎Earlier in his welcome address, the Director-General of the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, Muhammad Bulama, described the project as a major development for the public relations profession and the communication industry in Nigeria.

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‎Bulama said Radio Nigeria did not hesitate to release the land for the project after recognising the importance of the Institute to national development and public communication.

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‎He admitted that he initially doubted how quickly the project would progress, especially because an abandoned structure had occupied the same location for years before the new secretariat commenced.

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‎“To be very honest, I was initially sceptical. But today, we are seeing a massive structure rising here within a short period, and we are proud to host this important institution,” he said.

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‎The FRCN Director-General also commended CGC Adeniyi for what he described as his consistent support and commitment to the Institute.

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‎“I want to particularly thank the Comptroller-General of Customs for his support for this institution. He has remained deeply committed to this project,” he stated.

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Also speaking, the Vice President of the Nigeria Institute of Public Relations and Chairman of the Project Committee, Professor Emmanuel Dandaura, said the Institute's leadership remains committed to delivering a befitting national secretariat for the profession.

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‎Professor Dandaura, who received the CGC on behalf of the President and Chairman of the Council of the Institute, Dr Ike Neliaku, commended the Customs boss for identifying with the project and supporting the vision behind it.

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‎He said the encouragement and support from respected professionals and institutions had continued to strengthen the project committee's resolve to ensure the project's successful completion.

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‎The inspection visit was attended by several Fellows and members of the NIPR Governing Council, officials of the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, members and engineers of the project committee, and other stakeholders within the communication and public relations sector.

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