ACPPN to Host Protocol Congress 2026 in Lagos This Saturday

AKINSINDE ADEOLA OYINDAMOLA 

The Association of Certified Protocol Practitioners in Nigeria (ACPPN) is set to convene a landmark gathering of key stakeholders, including government agencies, diplomatic envoys, foreign missions, technology companies, and leading corporate institutions.

The event will feature the Association’s 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM), investiture ceremony, and the induction of newly certified members.

Scheduled for Saturday, April 25, 2026, at the Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos, the congress will bring together seasoned professionals and distinguished guests to deliberate on the theme: “Protocol Practice as a Catalyst for Effective Service Delivery in Nigeria.”

Prominent institutions such as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, ECOWAS, and the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), alongside other public and private sector organizations, are expected to play significant roles, underscoring the vital importance of protocol in governance and organizational effectiveness.

Through this event and its ongoing advocacy efforts, ACPPN aims to deepen awareness of protocol practice, while fostering opportunities for improved service delivery and sustainable economic growth in Nigeria and beyond.

According to the Association, the keynote address will be delivered by former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Major General Ike Nwachukwu (rtd.). Panelists include Ambassador Stadium Olukayode Olaniyan, former Director of African Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs; Mrs. Mavi Sofia Ikibor, founder of Pulse Nigeria; Mr. Henry Agbebire, Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection at FAAN; Mrs. Olukemi Robinson-Atabuh, Director of Conference and Protocol at ECOWAS; and Ambassador Ikechi Uko, founder of Akwaaba African Travel Market.

The event is scheduled to commence at 11:00 a.m.