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CG CUSTOMS , ADENIYI MOURNS VETERAN
PUBLIC RELATIONS ICON ,MALLAM KABIR DANGOGO
By Babatunde Aremu
The Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, MFR, and the
entire management and officers of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) express deep
sorrow over the passing of Mallam Kabir Dangogo, a distinguished scholar,
journalist, and trailblazer in the field of public relations.
This is contained in a statement issued and signed on Saturday by National public relations officer and Assistant comptroller of customs, NCS Abdullahi Maiwada.
Mallam Dangogo, born on February 21, 1949, dedicated his life to excellence
in journalism, public relations, and corporate communications. His career spanned
decades of impactful service, starting as a journalist with the New Nigerian
newspaper and the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) before becoming the
Managing Editor of New Nigerian between 1988 and 1989. He later transitioned into
academia, serving as a Senior Lecturer at Kaduna Polytechnic, shaping future
professionals in the media and communications space.
A renowned figure in public relations, Mallam Dangogo played a pivotal role
in shaping corporate communications in Nigeria. He served as a Press Adviser for
the United States Information Service in 1990, as a Public Relations Officer at Bank
of the North Limited and Union Bank of Nigeria Plc. He later founded Timex
Communications, a PR firm and communication training school.
His influence extended beyond Nigeria, as he was the founding President of the
Association of Corporate Affairs Managers of Banks (ACAMB), Secretary-General
of the Federation of African Public Relations Associations (FAPRA, now APRA),
and Chairman of the Nigeria Chapter of the International Public Relations
Association (IPRA) between 2002 and 2006.
His remarkable contributions earned him several prestigious recognitions,
including Fellowships from the International Radio and Television Society (IRTS)
in New York, the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), and the Advertising
Practitioners Council of Nigeria (APCON). He also received multiple awards,
including the NIPR President’s Award for Excellence in Public Relations in 1996
and the Lagos State Chapter of the NIPR Award for Excellence in 2005.
Mallam Kabir Dangogo’s passing is a great loss to the public relations and
media industry. His professionalism, leadership, and mentorship legacy will
continue to inspire generations to come. On behalf of the Nigeria Customs Service,
the Comptroller-General extends heartfelt condolences to his family, colleagues, and
the entire communications fraternity. May his soul rest in eternal peace.