DOLLY PARTON RETURNS TO PUBLIC EYE TO CELEBRATE OPENING DAY AT DOLLYWOOD . (PHOTO).

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 Dolly Parton returns to public eye to celebrate opening day at Dollywood     Dolly Parton made her first public appearance in months to celebrate the opening day of Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, on Friday. The country music icon reflected on the past year, a year after the death of her husband of nearly 60 years, Carl Dean, saying she is “doing good” and has been working to rebuild herself spiritually, emotionally, and physically after grieving and dealing with health issues that kept her from touring. Joined on stage by Dollywood president Eugene Naughton, Parton brought her trademark humor to the crowd, joking about rumors of a new husband while reaffirming her devotion to Dean. She also shared updates on her ongoing projects, including a new Broadway musical and her Dolly’s Life of Many Colors Museum in Nashville. Parton previewed the park’s 41st season, highlighting the upcoming NightFlight Expedition ride, a new “Run Dollywood” race weekend, an updated ...
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COMPTROLLER GENERAL OF CUSTOMS MOURNS VETERAN PUBLIC RELATIONS ICON MALLAM KABIR DANGOGO. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.

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 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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