(a) is an African,
(b) is of good character,
(c) is a registered member of a National Association of Public Relations Practitioners
(d) has taught or practised Public Relations for at least five (5) years.

Membership of FAPRA by individuals shall be of four (4) nos categories as hereunder stated:

(a) Associate Member
(b) Standing Member
(c) Fellow Member
(d) Fellow Emeritus

Membership Categories

Associate membership shall be opened to any person in addition to having met the requirements for individual membership listed in Article 6 (1) a to d above.

Standing Membership shall be open to any person who in addition to having met the requirements for individual membership listed in Article 6. (1) a to c above, and has been teaching or practising Public Relations for a minimum period of ten (10) years.

The title of “Fellow” may be conferred by the council on persons who, in addition to having met the requirements of Article 6 (1) a to c and has been admitted into the category of Standing Member, have in the opinion of the Council, distinguished themselves in the teaching or practice of Public relations.

The Council may also confer “Hon. Fellow” on distinguished Africans who have supported or promoted Public relations practice in any African country.

The title of “Fellow Emeritus” may be conferred by the Council on Fellows who have been teaching or practicing Public Relations for at least fifteen years and who, in the Council’s opinion, have made an outstanding contribution to the development of the teaching or practice of Public Relations in Africa.

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