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. Spend a few moments browsing through the options on the left for full details of how to apply for membership and more importantly, what you get in return.

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 as a member of a chapter. Members are required to serve in various workshop committees and assignments as may be necessary.

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.