The Chairman, Ogun State Chapter of Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), Mrs. Oluwaseun Boye, has been named among 50 elite honourees for the prestigious Digital Communications Ambassadors (DICA) Class of 2026.
Boye, who is the Lead Consultant at Run It By SB, a full-service communications, public relations, and corporate support agency based in Abeokuta, Ogun State, was honoured at the 11th edition of Nigeria Digital PR Summit (NDPRS) held in Lagos on Friday.
Presenting the award on behalf of the organisers, AI Systems and Personal Branding Strategist, Mr Micheal Pepper, described Boye as one of the innovators to watch in the ever-evolving world of Digital Public Relations.
He was joined by the Secretary-General of the African Public Relations Association (APRA), Dr Omoniyi Ibietan, and the Convener of the Nigeria Digital Public Relations Summit, Mr Segun Mcmedal.
The recognition celebrates Mrs. Boye’s exemplary leadership at Ogun NIPR which has significantly advanced professional development, deepened strategic engagement with the Ogun State Government and expanded the frontiers of public relations beyond conventional practice.
According to a statement by the advisory board, the conferment highlights her innovative contributions, including the Owanbe Nite, a creative platform uniting indigenous Adire heritage, culture and the professional community to foster identity and meaningful cross-sector connections.
As a designated Digital Communications Ambassador, Boye joins a select echelon of industry standard-bearers authorized to champion ethical excellence and innovation across Nigeria’s digital communications ecosystem.
Now in its 11th edition, the Nigeria Digital PR Summit is a premier industry initiative established by Upticomm Marketing Company Limited, backed by the strategic support of the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Digital Engagement, Strategy and New Media.
Centred on the theme “The Rise of Digital Influence: Culture, Creators and the New PR Playbook,” the summit convenes top-tier communication professionals, policymakers, and media practitioners.
Distinguished industry leaders in attendance include the Managing Director, Integrated Indigo Ltd, Bolaji Abimbola, Managing Director SKOT Communications, Tokunbo George-Taylor Communications, Founder and Chief Strategist, The Rainbow Strategy, Dr Franklin Ginger-Eke, Head, Digital Media Globacom Limited, Femi Opadare, and Executive Vice President, Strategy and Innovation, Chain Reaction, Franklin Ozekhome, among others.
