Participants at the 2026 edition of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations Nigeria Public Relations Week (NPRW) have stressed called for clearer policy communication, coordinated stakeholder engagement, and stronger public trust systems to address food security and sustainable national development. Held in Kaduna State under the theme, “Food Security: From Policy Paper to Public Plate – The Imperative of Strategic Communication,” the event was attended by government officials, communication professionals, development partners, traditional institutions, private sector leaders, youth groups, academics, and international stakeholders.

In his speech, Vice President, Kashim Shettima, stressed the importance of effective communication in governance, noting that policies can only succeed when citizens understand and trust them.On his part, Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, also called for stronger integration of strategic public relations into governance and development communication.

In his keynote address, Chief Executive Officer of Elpasso Farms South Africa, Brylyne Chitsunge, challenged African leaders and communication professionals to bridge the gap between policy and implementation through strategic communication and stakeholder engagement.

Chairman of the National Planning Committee, Yomi Badejo-Okusanya, commended the Kaduna State government, partners, delegates, volunteers, and stakeholders for contributing to the success of the Week.

The week also recorded significant outcomes, including the adoption of the Kaduna Declaration on Food Security Communication and the Kaduna Declaration on Peace Communication for Community Harmony and Development, both aimed at strengthening collaboration between government, traditional institutions, communication professionals, and communities. Pre-conference engagements with traditional rulers drew national attention as thirty-five traditional rulers across Kaduna State endorsed the Kaduna Peace Model as a framework for promoting peace, security, and development through community based communication structures.
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Throughout the week, conversations consistently reinforced the idea that food security is not only an agricultural issue, but also a communication, trust, behavioural, and governance challenge.There were also cultural diplomacy activities, networking engagements.