Nigeria Digital PR Summit Announces Six-Member Advisory Board Ahead of 2026 Conference
The Nigeria Digital Public Relations Summit has proudly unveiled a six-member Advisory Board comprising distinguished professionals from the fields of public relations, strategic communications, media, and digital innovation.
This development marks a pivotal milestone in the ongoing evolution of the Summit, now celebrating its 11th edition. The Advisory Board will offer independent counsel, industry insights, and strategic guidance aimed at enhancing the Summit’s relevance, reach, and impact. Their roles will include championing strategic partnerships, stakeholder engagement, industry advocacy, and professional development programmes designed to elevate the practice of digital public relations in Nigeria and across the African continent.
The members of the Advisory Board are: Yomi Badejo Okusanya, Lead Partner at CMC Connect LLP and former President of the African Public Relations Association; Emeka Oparah, Vice President of Corporate Communications at Airtel Africa; Yushau A. Shuaib, Founder and CEO of Image Merchants Promotion Limited, publishers of PRNigeria and Economic Confidential; Tolulope Olorundero, Founder and Principal Consultant of Mosron Communications and founder of Nigerian Women in Public Relations; Omawumi Ogbe, CEO of GLG Communications and creator of the PR Power List; and Dr. Celestine Achi, CEO of Cihan Media Group.
Commenting on behalf of the Advisory Board, Chairman Yomi Badejo Okusanya remarked, “The Nigeria Digital PR Summit has built a credible platform for advancing conversations around digital public relations, reputation management, and strategic communications in Africa. As an Advisory Board, we are committed to supporting its continued growth and to helping shape a profession that is equipped to lead in an increasingly complex communications environment. The future belongs to practitioners who can think critically, adapt continuously, and collaborate across boundaries. The Summit has a role to play in producing that generation of communicators.”
In response to the announcement, Convener Segun McMedal described the appointments as a defining step in the Summit’s growth trajectory. “The establishment of the Advisory Board is an important landmark in the evolution of the Nigeria Digital PR Summit. The calibre, experience, and influence of these professionals will add tremendous value as we deepen stakeholder engagement, strengthen strategic partnerships, and expand the Summit’s contribution to the advancement of digital public relations practice in Nigeria and across Africa. We are honoured to have them serve.”
The 11th Nigeria Digital PR Summit is scheduled to take place on 15 and 16 October 2026 at The Zone, Gbagada, Lagos, under the theme “The Rise of Digital Influence: Culture, Creators and the New PR Playbook.”