Request for Expressions of Interest Engagement of Public Relations Firm

The Federal Government of Nigeria has received financing from the...

Technology and Creative Sector 

Financing Agreement reference: 2000200005160

Project ID No.: P-NG-K00-009 

Background

The Federal Government of Nigeria has received financing from the African Development Bank (AfDB), Agence Française de Développement (AFD), and the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) towards the implementation of the Investment in Digital and Creative Enterprises (iDICE) Programme.

The objective of the iDICE Programme is to promote entrepreneurship, boost innovation, create jobs, enhance social development, and achieve economic transformation by fostering growth in the digital technology and creative ecosystem—building on existing investments and synergies with ongoing initiatives in Nigeria.

In line with implementation arrangements, the iDICE Programme Coordination Unit (PCU) within the Bank of Industry (BOI) is seeking to engage the services of a Public Relations Firm to support the programme’s communication, visibility, and partnership objectives.

Objectives

The engaged firm shall be responsible for developing and executing a Public Relations strategy that strengthens government relations, enhances stakeholder engagement, including fostering strategic partnerships, and ensuring continuous liaison with government institutions, development partners, and key ecosystem stakeholders in alignment with the Programme’s transformative goals.

Scope of Work

The Firm shall carry out a range of duties including, but not limited to:

Develop and implement a strategic public relations plan aligned with iDICE objectives, ensuring targeted outreach to government, private sector, and development partners

Strengthen government relations by maintaining active engagement with relevant ministries, agencies, and state focal persons to ensure alignment and support for iDICE initiatives.

Identify, negotiate, and manage strategic partnerships with public, private, and development sector actors to advance programme goals.

Facilitate stakeholder engagement sessions involving government, private sector, c...