Mr Anietie Udoh, Divisional Director of Marketing, Edge Publications Ltd, has been appointed Vice Chairman of the Selection Panel for the 11th Lagos Public Relations Gala and Awards (LaPRIGA).

The appointment, conveyed by the Lagos Chapter of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), will see Udoh work alongside, Chairman of the panel and Chairman of the NIPR Training and Professional Development Committee, Dr. Dare Ogunyombo to oversee the selection process for the awards.

Other members of the panel are Associate Professor of Communication and Media Studies at Covenant University, Dr. Kehinde Oyesanmi; Corporate Affairs Lead, International Breweries, Oladapo Soneye; Dean of the School of Impactful Communication, Isola Ayodele; Director of Social Media, Lagos State Ministry of Information and Strategy, Dr. Jide Atansuyi; and Lead Consultant and Chief Operating Officer of StepCraft Nigeria Limited, Mrs. Eniola Mayowa.

The panel is expected to develop award criteria, review entries, assess communication campaigns and identify outstanding public relations professionals, agencies and corporate communication practitioners for recognition.

LaPRIGA, described as the Oscars of the Communications Industry, recognises excellence and professional achievement in public relations.

The 11th edition is expected to honour exceptional communication campaigns, contributions to the profession, measurable impact, workplace excellence and other achievements that advance public relations practice.

Udoh’s appointment places him among the professionals responsible for evaluating entries and identifying achievements that meet the awards’ criteria and professional standards.