Lagos PR Fest 2025 Holds 8-14 August, With Communication, Culture & Creativity In Focus

The Lagos Chapter of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) has officially announced that PR Fest 2025, a weeklong celebration of communication, creativity, culture, and community engagement will take place from Friday, August 8 to Thursday, August 14, 2025.

The announcement was made at the Chapter’s Monthly Meeting and PR Clinic held recently at the Eko FM Multipurpose Hall, Agidingbi, Ikeja.

Themed “Urban Farming for Food Security: The Role of Communication”, the festival will explore how public relations and strategic communication can be harnessed to promote sustainable agriculture, raise awareness of food security, and inspire behavioural change in urban communities.

Key highlights of pr fest 2025 include PR practitioner’s hangout & African night, a media tour of Lagos tourist attractions and a documentary on urban farming in the state, mentorship sessions for students and young PR professionals, the launch of PR and leadership clubs in higher institutions in Lagos, PR sports festival/ fitness events, featuring sectoral competitions and Annual General Meeting, themed communication lecture, and elections.

Speaking during the unveiling, Dr. Samuel Ayetutu, fnipr, Chairman of the Lagos Chapter, stated, “This year’s PR Fest takes a bold step to connect communication with one of the most pressing issues in our society, food security. Through this platform, we will not only celebrate the practice of public relations but also advocate for sustainable solutions using the power of storytelling and community engagement.”

The Chairman of the planning committee, Olabamiji Adeleye, calls on stakeholders, corporate sponsors, and partners to be a part of this impactful initiative aimed at shaping narratives, driving collaboration, and promoting a healthier, more food-secure Lagos.