Lead Partner, CMC Connect LLP and former President of the African Public Relations Association, Yomi Badejo- Okusanya, Vice President, Corporate Communications, Airtel Africa, Emeka Oparah, are among a six-member advisory board for the Nigeria Digital PR Summit.

Now in its 11th year, the establishment of the advisory board marks an important milestone in evolution of the summit. The members comprise respected professionals drawn from public relations, strategic communications, media, and digital innovation.

The members are expected to provide independent counsel, industry insight, and strategic support to strengthen the summit’s relevance, reach, and impact.

They will also champion strategic partnerships, stakeholder engagement, industry advocacy, and professional development initiatives that advance digital public relations practice in the country and across Africa.

Convener of the Nigeria Digital PR Summit, Segun McMedal noted, “the establishment of the advisory board is an important landmark in the evolution of the Nigeria Digital PR Summit. The caliber, 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.”

Other members of the board include, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Image Merchants Promotion Limited, publishers of PRNigeria and Economic Confidential Yushau Shuaib; Founder and Principal Consultant, Mosron Communications and Founder of Nigerian Women in Public Relations Tolulope Olorundero; Chief Executive Officer, GLG Communications and Founder of the PR Power List Omawumi Ogbe and Chief Executive Officer, Cihan Media Group Celestine Achi.

Speaking on behalf of the Advisory Board, Chairman, Badejo- Okusanya, said, “the Nigeria Digital PR Summit has built a credible platform for advancing conversations around digital public relations, reputation management, and strategic communications in Africa.”

To him, “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.”

Themed, “The rise of digital influence: Culture, creators and the new PR playbook,” the 11th Nigeria Digital PR Summit holds on October 15 and 16, 2026 at The Zone, Gbagada, Lagos.