Sir Kashim Ibrahim House, Kaduna, NIGERIA — Vice President Kashim Shettima arrived in Kaduna on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, to participate in the 3rd Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) Week, also known as CROC City 2026. The Vice President is slated to deliver the keynote address at the event, which is being hosted by the Kaduna State Government.
Upon his arrival, the Vice President was received by the Governor of Kaduna State, Senator Uba Sani, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas. Okay News reports that other high-ranking government officials and leadership representatives from the NIPR were also present at the reception. The NIPR Week serves as a premier gathering for communication professionals and policy stakeholders to discuss the evolving landscape of public relations in Nigeria.
The 2026 edition focuses on the critical role of strategic communication in national governance, specifically addressing how effective messaging can bridge the gap between policy formulation and public trust. The event is currently being held at the Banquet Hall of Sir Kashim Ibrahim House, attracting a wide array of senior government officials and digital communication experts from across the country.
This visit underscores the Federal Government’s ongoing engagement with the North-West region and its commitment to professionalizing government communication structures. The Vice President’s address is expected to highlight the Tinubu administration’s efforts in utilizing transparent communication to drive social and economic reforms.
The NIPR has expressed optimism that the CROC City 2026 deliberations will lead to a more robust framework for managing Nigeria’s reputation both domestically and on the international stage.
