Award-winning PR Practitioner and a former Scribe of the African Public Relations Association (APRA), Mallam Kabir Dangogo, is dead.

He was 76.

Sadiq Kabir Dangogo, son of the late Kabir Dangogo, confirmed his passing on Friday.

“My father died a while ago! Janaza will be at Sultan Bello Mosque Kaduna after Jumuat prayer Insha Allah,” he said.

Mallam Dangogo was a Fellow of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relation (NIPR)

The deceased practised journalism at the New Nigerian newspaper, Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) and as Public Relations officer at the Bank of the North Limited and Union Bank of Nigeria Plc.

He was also the founding president of the Association of Corporate Affairs Managers of Banks (ACAMB).

Mallam Dangogo made Nigeria proud as the Secretary General of the Federation of African Public Relations Associations (FAPRA) from 2002 to 2006.

Here are things to know about late PR icon mallam Kabir Dangogo

1.            Renowned Public Relations Icon

•              Mallam Kabir Dangogo was a highly respected figure in public relations across Africa. He played a crucial role in shaping the profession through ethics, mentorship, and leadership.

2.            Started His Career in Journalism

•              Before transitioning to PR, he worked as the Managing Editor of New Nigerian Newspaper (1988–1989) and a Senior Lecturer at Kaduna Polytechnic. He also served as Press Adviser for the U.S. Information Service in 1990.

3.            Education from Prestigious Institutions

•              He studied at Ohio University, USA (1981), and the University of Leicester, UK (1987), equipping himself with global expertise in media and communications.

4.            Pioneer in Banking Public Relations

•                He worked as a Public Relations Officer at Bank of the North and Union Bank of Nigeria. He also co-founded the Association of Corporate Affairs Managers of Banks (ACAMB), setting PR standards in Nigeria’s banking sector.

5.            Leader in African and Global PR Bodies

•                He served as the Secretary-General of the Federation of African Public Relations Associations (FAPRA, now APRA) and as the Chairman of the Nigerian Chapter of the International Public Relations Association (IPRA) between 2002 and 2006.

6.            Recipient of Numerous Awards

•                His contributions were recognized with multiple awards, including:

             Fellow, International Radio and Television Society (IRTS), New York (1981)

             NIPR President’s Award for Excellence in Public Relations (1996)

             Fellow, Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) (2000)

             Fellow, Advertising Practitioners Council of Nigeria (APCON)

             NIPR Lagos Chapter Award for Excellence in Public Relations (2005)

7.            Established a PR Training School

•                After retiring from Union Bank in 2005, he founded Timex Communications, a PR firm and training school that mentored the next generation of communication professionals.

8.            Mentor to Many PR Professionals

•       He was deeply committed to grooming young PR practitioners, often emphasizing the importance of ethics, professionalism, and integrity in the field.

9.            Honored with a Surprise 70th Birthday Celebration

•           On February 21, 2019, his colleagues and mentees at the PRNigeria Centre organized a surprise birthday celebration, which was attended by top PR figures across Africa, including APRA and NIPR presidents.

10.          A Life Dedicated to PR and Communications

•             With over three decades of experience, Mallam Kabir Dangogo left an indelible mark on public relations, shaping industry standards and inspiring future professionals.