By Perekeme Odon

The executive members of the Lagos State Chapter of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), led by its Chairman, Mrs Comfort Obot Nwankwo, paid a courtesy visit to the President of the Directors Guild of Nigeria (DGN), Dr Victor Okhai, at the DGN National Secretariat in Surulere, Lagos, office, on Monday, June 10, 2024.

They met to discuss ways of collaborating effectively and efficiently for mutual benefit. During the visit, Mrs Comfort Obot Nwankwo thanked the DGN for adding value to Nigeria through entertainment. She emphasised the all-encompassing nature of public relations in every profession and proposed collaboration to document and promote the vibrant Nigerian film and video industry globally.

Mr Samuel Ayetutu, the vice chairman of NIPR, extended gratitude for the directors' undertakings and deliberated on the 2024 PR Fest from July 4-11, 2024, solidifying the commitment to enhancing and shaping a more favourable narrative and promoting and telling the Nigerian story.

Former DGN President, Mr Bond Emeruwa, felicitated their visit, welcomed the collaborative proposition, and accentuated the influential role of public relations in amplifying the positive facets of the Nigerian movie industry. He stated that the power of PR should be infused in what we do, as nothing is bad; it's finding the good part of anything that will magnify it.

In response, Dr. Okhai, the DGN President, extended a warm embrace to the NIPR members and expressed readiness to engage in collaborative endeavours to give the Lagos State Chapter the needed support to achieve its objectives. He emphasised the imperative of promoting Nigerian stories and culture through film, particularly about environmental responsibilities and best practices.

This visit epitomises the burgeoning collaboration between industry stakeholders and professional regulatory bodies dedicated to fostering a vibrant and responsible film industry in Nigeria.

Present at the visit are Dr Victor Okai, Mr Bond Emeruwa, Ms Franca Brown, Mr Perekeme Odon, Mr Chukwudi Ejiofor, Mr Eazzy Ologe, Ms Libby Ofem-Oke, and DGN Chief Whip, Comrade Daniel Chukwueze.

Others are Mrs. Comfort Obot Nwankwo, Mr Samuel Ayetutu, Mr Samuel Adeyemi, Mr Olabamiji Adeleye, and Mrs Rita Obiageli Ali-Nock.