BY IRIBHOGBE BUKUNOLA MONSURAT
The Association of Certified Protocol Practitioners in Nigeria (ACPPN) says it will line up a series of activities in 2025 to bring modern protocol practices to Nigerians from various sectors.
Speaking at a cocktail reception in honour of the Superintendent of Naval Dockyard Limited, Rear Admiral Abolaji Abolade Orederu at an event titled “The Renaissance of Protocol in Nigeria last weekend at the Naval Dockyard Limited in Lagos, the Executive President of ACPPN, Mr. Micheal Ikinbor, said that as the new year approaches, the association will be engaging in several collaborations to sensitize Nigerians on modern protocol practices compared to the traditional ways that society is used to.
He said: “We will be organising a major conference which will be attended by various sectors of society including but not limited to various embassies and high commissions in the country, the public and private sectors, individuals and many others.
“We are using the year 2025 to mobilize and sensitise multiple stakeholders about what we are doing. We are also bringing together some of the disparate groups of protocol practitioners under one roof. By the special grace of God, the year 2025 will be a very exciting year for us. Even though our executive is one year old, expect a lot from us,” Ikinbor said.
Corroborating her president, Mrs. Franca Kembradikumo Akpi, Director of the ACPPN Events Directorate said: “We are ready to take protocol to the next level in 2025, as it is an integral part of our lives.
“It is important for people to know how to set things up, how to do things, how to address people and how to better manage situations.
“I assure you that the year 2025 promises to be eventful. We will be doing a lot more collaborations with different groups of people, in the private and public sectors. The aim is to pronounce the word protocol so that everyone can understand it. »
The Association of Certified Protocol Practitioners in Nigeria is a non-profit, non-governmental organization that promotes and raises the standards of protocol practice in Nigeria and shares best practices globally. The association focuses on advancing the careers, skills and vision of its members, rebranding the concept of protocol professionalism through better certifications and qualifications that will enhance capacity building and good leadership qualities.