Daniel Nnamani emerges winner of maiden NECCI essay prize

Daniel Nnamani, a student of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Akoka, has emerged as the winner of the 2025 NECCI PR essay competition for students in tertiary institutions across Nigeria.

Nnamani defeated other students who wrote on the topic, “The Ethics of Governance: Shaping Reputation through Public Relations”, organised by the NECCI PR in commemoration of its 25th roundtable anniversary.

Nnamani won the prize money of N250,000 for his essay presented to him by Nkechi Ali-Balogun, the founder/convener NECCI PR Roundtable in the company of John Momoh, the chairman and CEO of Channels Television.

Baba-Enoch Temitope, a student of Covenant University, Ota, Ogun State, won a prize money of N150,000 for emerging the first runner-up, while Tomiwa Oyegunle from Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye in Ogun State got the sum of N100,000 for emerging the second runner-up.

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As Nigeria grapples with complex challenges, from governance and economic reform to public trust, NECCI is championing the push for PR professionals to go beyond image-making and become architects of ethical leadership and sustainable progress.

In a rapidly evolving socio-political landscape, the importance of ethical leadership and transparent communication has never been more critical in driving national development.

Ali-Balogun said that gathering sets the agenda for ethical leadership, national development, and the strategic role of public relations in shaping reputation over the next decade.

She emphasised that the roundtable is not just a celebration of longevity, but a reaffirmation of the organisation’s commitment to fostering ethical governance and strengthening Nigeria’s reputation in the global space.

According to the convener, “This silver jubilee edition is a landmark summit with the theme: ‘The Ethics of Governance: Shaping Reputation through Public Relations.”

Rufai Oseni, a broadcaster at AriseTV in a panel discussion called for scenario planning in public relations curriculum to address theories in the classroom and real-life experiences.

“Scenario planning should be infused in public relations curriculum, and the practitioners should let truth be the cornerstone,” he noted.

The roundtable will feature a line-up of speakers drawn from diverse sectors. Among them are: John Momoh, chairman of Channels TV; Nkiru Olumide-Ojo, executive head of regional marketing and communication at Standard Bank Group.

Also included are Tokunboh George-Taylor, managing director/chief executive officer of Skot Communications. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM); Femi Adesina, former special adviser on media and publicity to the President of Nigeria. Obinna Ezeobi, a corporate strategist and public affairs analyst.