Organisers of the Nigeria Digital PR Summit have unveiled a six member Advisory Board ahead of the 2026 edition, marking a significant move to deepen industry collaboration, expand stakeholder engagement, and reinforce the Summit’s growing influence within the communications landscape.

The announcement, which was shared by the organisers on LinkedIn, introduced a team of respected professionals drawn from public relations, corporate communications, media, and digital innovation.

Through their collective expertise, the Advisory Board will provide strategic direction, independent counsel, and industry perspectives aimed at enhancing the Summit’s relevance, reach, and long term impact across Nigeria and the wider African communications ecosystem.

Furthermore, the board members will play a key role in advancing strategic partnerships, strengthening advocacy efforts, fostering professional development initiatives, and promoting conversations that support the evolution of digital public relations practice on the continent.

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The newly constituted Advisory Board comprises Yomi Badejo Okusanya, Lead Partner at CMC Connect (Perception Managers) Limited and former President of the African Public Relations Association; Emeka Oparah, Vice President, Corporate Communications at Airtel Africa; Yushau Shuaib, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Image Merchants Promotion Limited, publishers of PRNigeria and Economic Confidential; Tolulope Olorundero, Founder and Principal Consultant of Mosron Communications as well as Founder of Nigerian Women in PR; Omawumi Ogbe, Chief Executive Officer of GLG Communications and Founder of the PR Power List; and Celestine Achi, Chief Executive Officer of Cihan Media Communications Group.

Commenting on the development, Convener Segun McMedal described the appointments as a major milestone in the Summit’s journey and an important step toward expanding its influence within the rapidly changing digital communications space.

According to him, the Advisory Board brings together accomplished professionals whose experience, credibility, and networks will help accelerate the Summit’s mission while creating stronger connections between industry stakeholders.

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“The establishment of the Advisory Board represents an important phase in the growth of the Nigeria Digital PR Summit. Their collective expertise and industry influence will help us strengthen stakeholder relationships, build stronger strategic alliances, and increase the Summit’s contribution to the advancement of digital public relations practice across Nigeria and Africa. We are delighted to have them on board,” McMedal stated.

Meanwhile, preparations continue to gather momentum for the 11th edition of the Nigeria Digital PR Summit, scheduled to hold on October 15 and 16, 2026, at The Zone, Gbagada, Lagos.

This year’s gathering will convene communications professionals, public relations practitioners, digital strategists, content creators, brand custodians, media executives, and technology experts under the theme, “The Rise of Digital Influence: Culture, Creators and the New PR Playbook.”

As digital channels continue to reshape audience engagement and brand conversations, the Summit is expected to explore emerging trends, evolving consumer behaviours, creator economy opportunities, and the new strategies driving influence in today’s communications environment.