Thursday, January 15, 2026 | The National Assembly Library hosted the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations for the public presentation of the maiden Nigeria Reputation Perception Index (NRPI) Report, 2025. The event, chaired by the Deputy President of the Senate, Distinguished Sen. Barau Jibrin, CFR, provided an important platform to reflect on reputation, trust, and public confidence in Nigeria’s national institutions.
The Deputy President of the Senate described the presentation of the NRPI as “a significant milestone in Nigeria’s journey towards evidence-based governance, strategic national branding and institutional accountability.” He emphasized that in today’s interconnected world, national reputation is no longer a matter of sentiment or propaganda but a strategic asset.
According to him, how a nation is perceived by its citizens, investors, development partners, and the global community directly influences its economic opportunities, diplomatic leverage, social cohesion, and democratic legitimacy. He noted that countries that understand and deliberately manage their reputation are better positioned to attract investment, tourism, innovation, and global partnerships.
In his remarks, National Assembly Library Executive Secretary, Rt. Hon. Henry Nwawuba, described the NRPI launch as timely and essential, emphasizing that reputation is a critical national asset that shapes public policy, diplomacy, investment, and institutional credibility.
The Executive Secretary highlighted the National Assembly Library’s expanded mandate, noting its focus on openness, knowledge sharing, and strengthening ties between the legislature and the public. He outlined initiatives including digitising legislative documents, enhancing research support, offering public programmes and guided tours, and developing digital platforms to improve access to legislative information.
Nwawuba acknowledged ongoing perception challenges facing the legislature, noting that negative or uninformed narratives continue to impact public trust and democratic effectiveness. He emphasized that the National Assembly Library Trust Fund is now focused on supporting the Assembly’s reputation by promoting transparency, correcting misinformation, and enhancing public engagement through credible data and accessible information.
He also commended the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations, Nigeria’s statutory regulator of the public relations profession, for its professional leadership in reputation management. He noted that the partnership with NIPR reflects a shared commitment to ethical communication, professionalism, and data-driven decision-making. In line with this commitment, he disclosed that the Library has commenced internal capacity-building efforts, including the registration of relevant staff with NIPR to align operations with best professional standards.
The event brought together policymakers, communication professionals, researchers, and stakeholders from across the public and private sectors, marking a significant step toward strengthening institutional reputation and rebuilding public trust through evidence-based engagement.
