The Directorate of Ceremonials, Information and Public Relations (CIPR) is a tripartite unit under the Office of the Vice-Chancellor of Delta, Delta State University, Abraka, Nigeria. It was established on March 31, 2020 following the reconstitution of Directorates and appointments of Directors by Professor Andy Ogochukwu Egwunyenga on his assumption as Vice-Chancellor of Delta State University, Abraka. The Directorate is an extension of the former Public Relations Unit under the Vice-Chancellor’s Office. It has a main office situated opposite Science Auditorium, a Public Relations Unit located within the Administrative Block, and an Alumni Relations Office all within Site II of the University. 

The Directorate is central to shaping the image of Delta State University and managing its internal and external communications.

Our core mandate is to enhance the visibility and reputation of the university locally, nationally, and internationally. In light of this, the Directorate oversees the following responsibilities and activities: 

1. Production of DELSU News Magazine: The Directorate has an Editorial Board and presently produces DELSU News Magazine biennially.
2. Inaugural and Valedictory Lectures: The Director of the Directorate is the Chairman of Cerearrangementsmonials Committee. Consequently, the Directorate works with the Ceremonials Committee to initiate and process the necessary papers for presentation of Inaugural and Valedictory Lectures in the University.
3. Release of Official Bulletins: The Public Relations Unit of the Directorate prepares and releases Official Bulletins from the University.
4. Media Campaigns and Adverts: The Directorate runs local and national media campaigns on activities of the University. It also makes arrangement for the Vice-Chancellor to be interviewed by leading media organizations whenever the need arises.
5. Visibility on Social Media: The Directorate ensures the University is visible on social media platforms. To that effect, it has created and been managing them as avenues for showcasing official University activities to wider and larger audiences. These social media platforms include Facebook (Delta State University, Abraka (DELSU)-Facebook),  Twitter (@Delta State University - Delta State University, Abraka (@abraka_delsu) / X), Instagram (DELSU on Instagram - Delta State University, Abraka (@official.delsu) • Instagram photos and videos), YouTube ((11) DELSU CHANNEL - YouTube), and LinkedIn ((7) Delta State University, Nigeria: My Employer | LinkedIn).
6. Printing of DELSU Calendar: As approved by the Vice-Chancellor, the Directorate in collaboration with the University Printing Press produces calendar for the University.
7. Managing DELSU Alumni Association: The Directorate relates formally with the Alumni Association with a view to ensuring their activities are peaceful, well-coordinated, mutually beneficial and in line with the mission and vision of the University Management.

Objectives of Ceremonials, Information and Public Relations (CIPR)

1. Enhancing University Visibility and Reputation
2. Planning and Execution of Ceremonial Events
3. Internal and External Communication
4. Crisis Communication and Reputation Management
5. Media Relations and Public Engagement
6. Synergy with Other University Units
7. Documentation and Archiving of University Events
8. Branding and Marketing
9. Promoting Academic Excellence and Achievements
10. Feedback Mechanism and Public Perception Analysis especially through the principles of SERVICOM

Directors of the Directorate Since Inception

Professor Ben Nwanne (Pioneer Director: March 2020-February 2024)

Professor Enajite Eseoghene Ojaruega (Current Director: April 2024 -Till Date)

Associate Professor Patrick Nkemdilim Ijeh (Pioneer Deputy Director: April 2024-Till Date)