Female PR Professionals Host Maiden Seminar

All is set for the maiden edition of Women in PR Ghana Seminar scheduled to take place on July 1, 2017 at the World Trade Centre in Accra.

The event, targeted at Public Relations professionals and students, as well as people in the communications and the media industry, would feature renowned Women PR and communications specialists who would share their thoughts.

Prof. Audrey Gadzekpo, Dean of the School of Information and Communications Studies, University of Ghana, Dr. Koryoe Anim-Wright, President, African University College of Communications, Gifty Bingley, Head of Corporate Affairs, Tigo Ghana, Cynthia E. Ofori-Dwumfuo, PR Business Leader, Ogilvy & Mather Ghana, would discuss topics such as Choosing and Starting a career in PR, Pitching and Building Media Relationship, Social Media for Today's PR woman, Rising up the Corporate Ladder, among others.

There will also be a panel discussion on the theme, “Women and PR” which will bring to bear some of the issues and perceptions affecting the PR profession and how we can empower each other to build and advance in our career choices.

Founder of the event, Faith Senam Ocloo, stated that “Women in PR Ghana Seminar is dedicated towards mentoring the next generation of young PR and communication professionals, who are confident of the skills they have acquired and well equipped to deliver wherever they find themselves.”

She added that the Public Relations profession is evidently dominated by women at every level except for the very top, which is typically reserved for men.

“Women in PR Ghana Seminar will work towards bridging the gap and mentoring the younger generation to be ready and able to take up leadership roles in their various organizations,” Ms Ocloo stated.

The discussions, which will be moderated by Akosua Ogyiri Kwafo, Communications Professional, Stratcomm Africa, will have panelists such as Joyce Ahiadorme, Sustainability and Community Affairs Manager of Voltic Ghana, Paulina Kuranchie, Head of PR Department of the Ghana Institute of Journalism, Afia Drah, Head of Public Relations, Trust Hospital and Fati Shaibu, News Editor, e.TV Ghana.

There will be speed mentoring and breakout sessions for attendees to network and interact with fellow PR professionals.

Women in PR Ghana Seminar event is organized by E'April Public Relations in partnership with the Institute of Public Relations Ghana and sponsored by Voltic Ghana, L'Oréal Ghana that are partnered by African University College of Communications (AUCC), Webster University Ghana Campus, Business and Financial Times, Daily PR Africa, Shotbyese and George Britton.

Tickets are available for purchase at the reception of GIJ, AUCC, Webster University Ghana Campus and IPR Ghana Secretariat.

Information and enquiries can be obtained at email [email protected].