Afrigather 
By Kabir Akintayo
Writer of PRNigeria and Economic Confidential, Mallam Yushau Shuaib, has mentioned that the 2023 Safety and Emergency Administration Awards (SAEMA) which recognises excellent gallantry, contributions to security, safety and emergency administration in Nigeria acquired 171 entries forward of this yr’s version.
The PR guru additionally mentioned that the Spokesperson Communication Awards (SCA) which made its debut in 2021 and which recognises probably the most excellent public relations campaigns and communication methods by professionals, teams and establishments, acquired 139 entries this yr.
In his opening remarks throughout the SAEMA and SCA annual awards in Abuja on Thursday, Mr Shuaib mentioned that over 50 % of the entries come from Lagos and Abuja, despite the fact that there are nice PR actions in different states of the federation.
“I’m blissful to tell you, girls and gents, that SAEMA has a lot develop into a family title amongst safety businesses, stakeholders and specialists that we acquired 171 entries this yr out of which we needed to work around the clock to provide you with two finalists for every of the 16 classes.
Learn Additionally:
“This two-in-one occasion is hosted in collaboration with the Heart for Disaster Communication (CCC), Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Heart (CISLAC), the Worldwide Emergency Administration Society (TIEMS) and The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR),” Shuaib mentioned.
He acknowledged the presence of Info Minister, Alhaji Mohammed Idris Malagi, who chaired the event, saying that, his tenure has been a blessing to the general public relations career within the nation.
Mr Shuaib additionally introduced a historic partnership with the NIPR for the SCA to be renamed Nigeria Nationwide Spokespersons’ Awards (NNSA) which might be hosted yearly as a part of the Nationwide Spokespersons’ Summit slated for March yearly ranging from 2024.
“Because the world grapples with the hype and delusion on Synthetic Intelligence relating to security and safety, we’re honoured to have the Nationwide Safety Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, as Particular Visitor of Honour whereas the Director Common of NITDA, Mallam Kashifu Inuwa because the Keynote Speaker who will speak on “Synthetic Intelligence: Efficient Communication for Nationwide Safety.”
“Mr Chairman, distinguished girls and gents, like yearly, a few of final yr’s winners additionally conquered Africa and the world by profitable different laurels. Three of our final yr winners – Nationwide Info Know-how Growth Company (NITDA), Division of State Safety Service (DSS), Kogi State Authorities, Nigerian Airforce (NAF) received totally different awards at worldwide fora.
“Among the awards had been introduced on the Africa Public Relations Affiliation (APRA) ceremony in Lusaka, Zambia, the Golden World Award of the Worldwide Public Relations Affiliation (IPRA) in Barcelona, Spain, and the World Public Relations and Communication Discussion board, in Chennai India,” Shuaib mentioned.
