The Nigeria Reputation Management Group (NRMG) has announced the inaugural Nigeria Reputation Summit 2026, scheduled to hold on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre, Abuja, bringing together key leaders from government, business, and civil society to advance conversations around rebuilding Nigeria’s national reputation.
The summit will feature a keynote address by the former Governor of Lagos State and two-term Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency Babatunde Raji Fashola, SAN, delivered under the theme “Better Nigeria, Better Reputation.”
The address is expected to highlight the role of leadership, governance, and institutional consistency in shaping Nigeriais perception locally and globally.A key highlight of the summit is a special interactive session focused on young Nigerians, themed “The Power of Youth, Technology & Creativity in Rebuilding Nigeria’s Reputation.”
The session will explore how innovation, digital platforms, and the creative economy can be leveraged to project a more positive and authentic image of Nigeria with Honourable Ministers responsible for Youth Development,Technology & Innovation, and Creative Economy & Tourism are expected to participate as speakers.
The Nigeria Reputation Summit is convened by NRMG, a private-sector–driven initiative of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), established to harness the reputation drivers and levers that shape Nigeria’s image.
The group seeks to promote deliberate, coordinated efforts that positively influence behaviours, narratives, and national consciousness.
Speaking on the summit, Chairman of NRMG, Yomi Badejo-Okusanya, fnipr, said the initiative was borne out of the need for a more intentional approach to managing Nigeria’s reputation.“A nation’s reputation is not built by chance.
It is shaped by leadership, institutions, citizens,and the stories we tell through our actions.
The Nigeria Reputation Summit provides a platform to align these forces and take responsibility for how Nigeria is seen and experienced.
”Designed as an annual convening, the summit aims to bring together stakeholders to chart actionable strategies,track progress, and foster collaboration across sectors in support of a stronger national reputation.
