The Director General of Voice of Nigeria VON, Mallam Jibrin Ndace, received the President of the African Public Relations Association (APRA), Mr. Arik Karani, and the Secretary-General Mr Omoniyi Ibeitan at the VON Headquarters in Abuja on Friday.
Ndace congratulated Karani on his election as APRA President, as he leads the association across Africa.
He highlighted VON’s broadcast reach in eight languages, including English, French, Arabic, Kiswahili, Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo, and Fulfulde, catering to both international and domestic audiences.
The VON DG emphasised the need for APRA to utilise its platform to promote positive narratives about Africa. “We must come together to create our platform, projecting a positive narrative about Africa,” Ndace stressed.
Karani expressed gratitude for the support received from the Nigerian contingent, particularly the VON DG, during his recent election.
He commended Voice of Nigeria for offering its platform to APRA in its efforts to project Africa’s image globally.
This meeting highlights the collaboration between VON and APRA in promoting a positive African narrative and fostering strategic partnerships in public relations.
Dominica Nwabufo
