Odimmegwa Johnpeter/Abuja
The Honourable Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has urged stakeholders in Nigeria’s printing industry to embrace unity, reconciliation and collaboration as essential ingredients for the sustainable growth and global competitiveness of the sector. This was contained in a statement signed by Rabiu Ibrahim, mnipr, Special Assistant (Media), to the Honourable Minister of Information and National Orientation.
Speaking at the Nigeria Print Industry Stakeholders’ Summit 2026, themed “From Resolution to Renaissance,” held on Tuesday at Nikon Luxury Hotel, Abuja, the Minister said the recent resolution of the leadership dispute within the Chartered Institute of Professional Printers of Nigeria (CIPPON) presents a unique opportunity to reposition the profession and unlock its vast economic potential. “History has given you an opportunity to reposition this industry. Please seize it, work together, and let everyone support the leadership so that collectively you can move the profession forward,” the Minister said.
The Minister, who spoke extemporaneously, recalled that one of the first issues brought to his attention on the assumption of office was the prolonged crisis within the Institute. He said his intervention was driven by the conviction that dialogue and cooperation would better serve the industry than prolonged litigation.
Describing the printing industry as one with enormous economic value and significant employment potential, the Minister noted that the sector would be better positioned to attract government support and policy interventions when stakeholders speak with one voice.
He assured the Institute of the Federal Government’s continued support, pledging to work with relevant government institutions to advance legitimate initiatives aimed at strengthening professional standards, improving the operating environment and enhancing the contribution of the printing industry to national development.
The Minister also urged the leadership of the Institute to carry every stakeholder along, irrespective of past disagreements, stressing that inclusive leadership would foster lasting peace and leave a legacy that would strengthen the profession for generations to come.
Idris reaffirmed the commitment of the Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation to supporting CIPPON’s efforts to build a stronger, more innovative, and globally competitive printing industry. He also encouraged practitioners to embrace technological innovation to remain relevant in an increasingly digital world.
Earlier, the President and Chairman of the Governing Council of the Chartered Institute of Professional Printers of Nigeria (CIPPON), Mr. Koko T. Clement, said the Institute had recorded significant progress since the inauguration of the current Governing Council in December 2025, highlighting engagements with key government institutions to strengthen professional standards, improve industry regulation and promote policies that would support the growth of Nigeria’s printing industry.
“Everything we do is for the growth of this Institute, for the benefit of every printer, every packaging professional, and every Nigerian who depends on this industry. We call on all stakeholders to work together in peace and mutual understanding so that what unites us remains greater than whatever may divide us,” he said.
Among those in attendance were the President and Chairman of the Governing Council of the Chartered Institute of Professional Printers of Nigeria (CIPPON), Mr. Koko T. Clement; the Chief Executive Officer of KA2 Press Limited, Engr. Michael Akinola; the Managing Director of KA2 Press Limited, Mr. Ademola Kasumu; the Registrar of CIPPON, Mallam Abubakar Ndagi; as well as senior officials of the Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation and other distinguished stakeholders from the printing and packaging industry.
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