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 NUT Protest : Wike Warns Against Politicising Insecurity The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has warned against politicising insecurity amid protests by the Nigeria Union of Teachers, FCT wing, over the killing and abduction of school staff and children in Oyo State. Teachers stormed the FCTA Secretariat in Abuja to condemn the killing of Michael Oyedokun and to demand the release of abducted pupils and teachers from Community High School, Ahoro-Esinle in Oriire Local Government Area. The FCT minister addressed the protesters on Tuesday, saying the federal government is on its toes working to secure the rescue of the schoolchildren and their teachers. Wike urged protesters to avoid turning the tragedy into a political issue and to give security efforts time to produce results. Chairman of the union in the FCT, Mr Abdullahi Shafa, explained that the nationwide solidarity protest was to condemn the killing of the teacher and abduction of the school chil...

COMPTROLLER GENERAL OF CUSTOMS MOURNS VETERAN PUBLIC RELATIONS ICON MALLAM KABIR DANGOGO. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.


 PRESS RELEASE 


COMPTROLLER GENERAL OF CUSTOMS MOURNS VETERAN 

PUBLIC RELATIONS ICON MALLAM KABIR DANGOGO


1. The Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, MFR, and the 

entire management and officers of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) express deep 

sorrow over the passing of Mallam Kabir Dangogo, a distinguished scholar, 

journalist, and trailblazer in the field of public relations.


2. Mallam Dangogo, born on February 21, 1949, dedicated his life to excellence 

in journalism, public relations, and corporate communications. His career spanned 

decades of impactful service, starting as a journalist with the New Nigerian 

newspaper and the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) before becoming the 

Managing Editor of New Nigerian between 1988 and 1989. He later transitioned into 

academia, serving as a Senior Lecturer at Kaduna Polytechnic, shaping future 

professionals in the media and communications space.


3. A renowned figure in public relations, Mallam Dangogo played a pivotal role 

in shaping corporate communications in Nigeria. He served as a Press Adviser for 

the United States Information Service in 1990, as a Public Relations Officer at Bank 

of the North Limited and Union Bank of Nigeria Plc. He later founded Timex 

Communications, a PR firm and communication training school. 

His influence extended beyond Nigeria, as he was the founding President of the 

Association of Corporate Affairs Managers of Banks (ACAMB), Secretary-General 

of the Federation of African Public Relations Associations (FAPRA, now APRA), 

and Chairman of the Nigeria Chapter of the International Public Relations 

Association (IPRA) between 2002 and 2006.


4. His remarkable contributions earned him several prestigious recognitions, 

including Fellowships from the International Radio and Television Society (IRTS) 

in New York, the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), and the Advertising 

Practitioners Council of Nigeria (APCON). He also received multiple awards, 

including the NIPR President’s Award for Excellence in Public Relations in 1996 

and the Lagos State Chapter of the NIPR Award for Excellence in 2005.


5. Mallam Kabir Dangogo’s passing is a great loss to the public relations and 

media industry. His professionalism, leadership, and mentorship legacy will 

continue to inspire generations to come. On behalf of the Nigeria Customs Service, 

the Comptroller-General extends heartfelt condolences to his family, colleagues, and 

the entire communications fraternity. May his soul rest in eternal peace.


ABDULLAHI MAIWADA

Assistant Comptroller of Customs

National Public Relations Officer

For Comptroller-General of Customs

08 March 2025

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