The International Centre for Protocol and Diplomacy (ICPD) has concluded a two-day intensive workshop aimed at enhancing the skills of protocol officers and practitioners in Yobe State.

The ICPD in a statement on Tuesday indicated that the training was held on Nov 26.and 27, 2025 in Kano.

According to the statement, the programme focused on “Strategic Leadership in Protocol, Diplomacy, Governance, and VIP Management.”

Led by ICPD Director Patricia Kenneth-Divine, the training brought together renowned facilitators from both local and international backgrounds.

Sessions covered key areas such as intercultural awareness in protocol, governance and ethical leadership, national and international protocol practices, and crisis management with media relations.

Facilitators included Agnes Bihari from Hungary, Chief Magistrate Umar Faruk Kabir of Katsina State, Julius Lambert Nyananyo, and Minabai Seibofa, Chief of Protocol at ShieldField Protocol Consultants.

Amb. Buhari Yerima Balla also contributed expert insights in international relations, diplomacy and protocol practice

The workshop equipped participants with practical tools to uphold protocol standards, promote ethical leadership, manage VIP engagements, and respond effectively during crises.

On his part, Abbas Isah Bizi, Permanent Secretary for Manpower Development in Yobe, applauded the initiative as timely and crucial for elevating the state’s public service professionalism under Governor Mai Mala Buni’s administration.

ICPD operates globally with hubs in the UK and partners in over 55 countries.

It strives to raise protocol and diplomacy standards through this trainings across Nigeria and Africa, offering tailored solutions to governments and corporations to navigate complexities in diplomatic landscape.

Organizations aiming to boost their protocol and diplomatic engagements are encouraged to collaborate with ICPD for expert-led capacity building.