The Nigerian Institute of Public
Relations (NIPR) hitherto known as the Public Relations Association of Nigeria
(until when it was renamed in 1972) was established in 1963. The body attained
the status of a Chartered Institute in June 1990 through Decree No. 16 (now an
Act of the Federal Republic of Nigeria). By virtue of this law, NIPR derived
the power to register members, regulate the practice/development of the PR
Profession and monitor professional conducts through an established Code of
Ethics and Professional Conduct regime. As it is the practice with respectable
professional organizations everywhere, the law allows standard academic and
professional qualifications for admissions into the Institute.
At the helm of the Institute’s affairs is
the President, assisted by a Vice President – in a 22-member Governing Council,
from which 17 are elected and 5 appointed by the federal government of Nigeria
every two years. The President and Vice President are elected by electoral
college constituted by the council to preside over the affairs of the
institute, thereafter, they are referred to as Chairman and Vice Chairman
respectively. Administratively, the council appoints a Registrar, whose duty
among others, is to prepare and maintain the register of members in accordance
with the rules made by the Council.
ABOUT
THE INSTITUTE
The NIPR’s primary objectives are to
advance the standards of the public relations profession and to provide members
with professional development opportunities. An important element to the
Institute’s growth and development is the advisory input and creativity of a
large body of leadership from within the membership.
Nigerian Institute of Public Relations
Public Relations Practitioners Decree No. 16 of 1990 empowers the Council of
the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations to determine what standards of
knowledge and skills are to be attained by Public Relations practitioners. For
high standards of practice. The Institute must from time to time update its
Code of Professional Conduct. The decree empowers the Council to make bylaws
and other rules not inconsistent with this decree as to acts which constitute
professional misconduct.
VISION
& MISSION
· To
provide a professional structure for the practice of public relations.
· To
enhance the ability and status of our members as professional practitioners.
· To
represent and serve the professional interests of our members.
· To
provide opportunities for members to meet and exchange views and ideas.
· To
raise standards within the profession through the promotion of best practice –
including the production of best practice guides, case studies, training events
and our continuous professional development scheme ‘Developing Excellence’.
The
aim of the Institute is:
· To be
the leading regional public relations organization.
· To
unite the PR profession and bring all persons / organizations under a common
banner.
· To
represent the industry on PR issues so as to establish growth for the
profession as a whole.
· To
enhance the image of public relations in Nigeria
THE
COUNCIL
The Council is the governing body of the
Institute. Council members directly elect the President and the Vice President
sitting as an electoral college. Ultimately all acts undertaken by the NIPR’s
officers and staff are in the name of, and with the authority of, the Council.
STANDING
COMMITTEES
There are currently four ‘Standing
Committees’:
· Membership;
· Professional
Practices;
· Training
and Development;
· Business
Services & Revenue.
A member of staff is allocated to each
committee to provide advice and support. A Disciplinary Committee meets when
necessary to consider references to it by the Professional Practices Committee.
GOVERNANCE
AND ADMINISTRATION BY COUNCIL
NIPR’s 22-member Governing Council
composed of 17 elected members sitting as an electoral college, and 5 members
appointed by the Federal Government. Acting on behalf of Council as the Chief
Executive Officer of the Institute, the President provides leadership in the
management of NIPR business through the chapters, committees and the National
Secretariat.
STATE
CHAPTERS
NIPR branch organization in States which
are called Chapters. Each has an elected executive council led by a chairman.
ETHICS
CODE
Nigerian Institute of Public Relations
Public Relations Practitioners Decree No. 16 of 1990 empowers the Council of
the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations to determine what standards of
knowledge and skills are to be attained by Public Relations practitioners. For
high standards of practice, the Institute must from time to time update its
Code of Professional Conduct. The decree empowers the Council to make bylaws
and other rules not inconsistent with this decree as to acts which constitute
professional misconduct.
In pursuance of the provision of the
decree, the Council of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations hereby makes
the following Bye Laws to be known as “The Nigerian Institute of Public
Relations Code of Professional Conduct Bye-laws No. 1 of 1992
MEMBERSHIP
INFORMATION
NIPR
MEMBERSHIP
As a member of NIPR you can be sure of
access to an exclusive range of benefits and services designed especially for
you. Whether you’re looking for examples of PR excellence, advice on an issue
affecting you at work, other members in your industry sector to talk to or
simply support if you need it – we can help you. Membership of NIPR is open to
anyone working or interested in public relations.
THE
MEANING OF MEMBERSHIP
Membership of the Institute represents a
statement that the holder is a qualified professional practitioner in Public
Relations, subscribes to the Code of Ethics and the Professional Standards
Guide. The Institute provides opportunities for life-long learning to help you
grow professionally. Also, it helps members to specialize in different areas of
PR. Every member is expected to be active and as a member of a chapter. Members
are required to serve in various workshop committees and assignments as may be
necessary.
HOW
NIPR CAN HELP
The Secretariat can help if you would
like:
· Advice
on which grade to apply for.
· Information
on obtaining a sponsorship signature to support your application.
· Details
on upgrading your membership application form.
Membership
Criteria
Qualifications for membership of the
Nigerian Institute of Public Relations are periodically reviewed to meet the
requirements by the public and the organized private sector (industry and
commerce). In 1998, a decision was reached that all entrants must hold any of
the following qualifications:
· The
Institute’s Professional Certificate and Diploma in Public Relations
· CAM
Foundation Certificate and Diploma in Communications Studies and Public
Relations
· British
Institute of Public Relations Membership Diploma
· Business
Education Examinations Council (BEEC) Professional Certificate and Diploma in
Public Relations
· B.A.,
B.Sc., HND, MA., MSc., or Ph.D in Public Relations; B.Sc., B.A. (Mass
Communications), MBA with major / specialization in PR; or any recognized equivalent
qualification.
MEMBERSHIP
CATEGORIES
Membership categories 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
Institute affairs and may use the letter FNIPR for so long as he/she meets all
relevant obligations to NIPR.
HONORARY FELLOW [FNIPR (HON.)
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 an Associate
Member for at least five years and who are adjudged to be eligible by
qualification and experience.
A member has voting right in
the Institute’s affairs and may use the letter MNIPR for so long as he/she
remains paid-up and active member at chapter/national levels.
ASSOCIATE (ANIPR)
Persons who have been a Graduate
Member for at least three years and who are adjudged by Council to be
eligible by qualification and experience.
An associate has voting rights in the
Institute’s affairs may use the letter ANIPR, for so long as he/she remains
paid-up and active member at chapter/national levels.
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
levels.
STUDENT
Student membership is open to all those
who at the time of application are studying for an NIPR or any of the approved
qualifications. Student membership may not last for more than three years. No
membership certificate is issued
MEMBERSHIP
FEES
All new members (except student,
affiliate studying and global affiliate) pay a one-off admission fee on
joining. A full year’s membership subscription is also payable on joining. The
fee depends on the grade of membership applied for. See box for details:
With effect from June 1, 2015 the
following fees are applicable
|
LEVEL
|
FEE
(NGN - Naira)
|
|
Fellow (FNIPR)
|
25,000.00
|
|
Member (MNIPR)
|
15,000.00
|
|
Associate (ANIPR)
|
10,000.00
|
|
Graduate
|
5,000.00
|
|
Student Registration Fee
|
5,000.00
|
HOW
TO PAY
Payment can be made by cheque (made
payable to the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations), or by directly into
NIPR account.
BANK
NAME: UNION BANK
ACCOUNT
NUMBER: 0005794220
Please
confirm payment information from the Institute before making any payment.
The website of the Institute is http://www.nipr.org.ng/
MEMBERSHIP
UPGRADE
UPGRADE
PROCEDURE
The following guidelines relate to
Graduate and Associate members of the Institute who wish to proceed to higher
membership of the Institute. They are required to apply for an upgrading form.
UPGRADING OF GRADUATES
Graduates are eligible to be upgraded to
the Associate grade if they have been employed at the time of application for a
minimum of two years either in a recognized PR appointment or a recognized
position within PR education.
UPGRADING OF ASSOCIATES
Associates who have obtained the NIPR
qualification or recognized equivalent or higher PR qualification, are eligible
for full membership provided they have been employed in a recognized area of PR
for at least five years.
ADMISSION OF STUDENTS
Students who have satisfactorily
completed the NIPR professional examinations, or other recognized
qualifications should apply for the appropriate grade of membership.
If you are unable to download this
information and would like to receive an application form by post, please email
your name and postal address to:
ENTRY
REQUIREMENTS FOR EXAMINATION
Application is open to individuals who
desire to build career in Public Relations, Communication, Marketing, Sales,
Social Media, Media and Advertising and other related fields.
ACADEMIC
REQUIREMENTS
You can apply for student membership
with any of the following qualifications:
· MSc/BSc/BA/HND
in any course
· OND
in any discipline
· Senior
Secondary School Certificate (SSCE)/General Certificate of Education (GCE)/NECO
with 5 credits including English
COURSES
& EXAMS
The NIPR exams are in three (3) parts -
Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3 with five (5) courses in each part, making a total of 15 courses in all
The Parts 1 and 2 of the examination is
referred to as the Professional Certificate Stage. This two parts in the stage
can be written together. The Part 3 of the exam is the Professional Diploma
stage.
The exams are usually written two times
in a year. The exam comes up in June/July and Nov/Dec every year.
The courses in each stage is shown below:
Professional
Certificate
PART
1
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Paper 1
|
Principles of Public Relations
|
|
Paper 2
|
Business Administration and Management
|
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Paper 3
|
Principles of Psychology and Sociology
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Paper 4
|
Public Relations Media and Methods
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Paper 5
|
Communication Theories and Practice
|
PART 2
|
Paper 6
|
Economics
|
|
Paper 7
|
Public Relations for Private &
Public Sectors
|
|
Paper 8
|
Public Relations in Government
|
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Paper 9
|
Research & Evaluation in Public
Relations
|
|
Paper 10
|
Comparative Public Relations Systems
|
Professional
Diploma
The Professional Diploma is a five paper
examination which is case study oriented. It is the third part of NIPR
professional examinations and the subjects include:
PART 3
|
Paper 11
|
Public Relations, Policy, Planning and
Strategy
|
|
Paper 12
|
Corporate / Product Brand Management
|
|
Paper 13
|
Media Relations Dynamics and
Management
|
|
Paper 14
|
Stakeholder Relations Management
|
|
Paper 15
|
Marketing and Advertising Management
in Public Relations
|
EXEMPTION
Graduates of Mass Communication and
Marketing are usually given exemptions from the Parts 1 and 2 (Professional Certificate
Stage) of the examination and are required to sit for the final stage - Part 3 (Professional
Diploma Stage).
However, such an applicant will be
required to provide an academic transcript to the Institute for consideration
of exemption request.
NATIONAL
SECRETARIAT
LAGOS
Plot 4, Adeniji Estate, Off Odusanmi Street,
Plot 4, Adeniji Estate, Off Odusanmi Street,
Off Wemco Road, Ogba Industrial Estate,
Ikeja
08081302618
info@nipr.org.ng
ABUJA
Suite 4 Block A, A.R.O Plaza
Herbert Macaulay Way, Zone 6, Wuse, Abuja
07010383277, 09094367076
abuja@nipr.org.ng
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