By Rosemary Ogbonna
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has called on stakeholders in Nigeria’s printing industry to embrace unity and collaboration to drive growth and global competitiveness.
Idris made the call Tuesday at the Nigeria Print Industry Stakeholders’ Summit 2026, with the theme ‘From resolution to renaissance’ held in Abuja.
The Minister said the recent resolution of the leadership dispute within the Chartered Institute of Professional Printers of Nigeria (CIPPON) presents a chance to reposition the profession.
“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,” he said.
Idris said one of the first issues brought to him on assumption of office was the prolonged crisis in CIPPON.
He said he opted for dialogue over litigation because cooperation would better serve the sector.
The Minister described printing as an industry with enormous economic value, and significant employment potential, noting that stakeholders would attract more government support when they speak with one voice.
Idris, who assured CIPPON of the Federal Government’s continued support, pledged to work with relevant institutions to strengthen professional standards, improve the operating environment, and enhance the sector’s contributions to national development.
He urged CIPPON’s leadership to carry all stakeholders along, irrespective of the past disagreements, to foster lasting peace.
He also encouraged practitioners to embrace technological innovation to remain relevant in a digital economy.
Earlier, the CIPPON President and Chairman of Council, Mr Koko Clement, said that the Institute had made significant progress since the inauguration of the current Council in December 2025.
He cited engagements with key government institutions to strengthen standards, improve regulation, and promote policies to support industry growth.
“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,” Clement said.
Present at the Summit were the CIPPON Registrar, Mallam Abubakar Ndagi; the CEO of KA2 Press Limited, Engr Michael Akinola; the Managing Director of KAS Prints, Mr Ademola Kasumu; and other stakeholders from the printing and packaging industry.
