Membership Benefits

As a member of PSSN, you stand to enjoy the following benefits:

Unrestricted Access

You would have access to the wisdom of several members who are some of the most distinguished, brightest, accomplished speakers in the speaking profession.

Learning Events

You have great opportunity to attend events that would improve your skills and expand your understanding of the speaking profession.

Naija Speaker Magazine

Naija Speaker magazine brings you thought-provoking and stimulating articles as well as insightful commentary from thought leaders in the speaking profession.

Access to Tools & Resources

 Membership of PSSN would enable you have access to valuable materials from training resources. PSSN plans to create the most comprehensive and cutting-edge collection of tools and resources for speaking professionals anywhere.

Member Directory

As a member of PSSN, you would have access to member directory [ Naija a-z] to connect with your fellow professional speakers for advice and  to request professional introductions, etc.

Members can also earn the CSP designation.

The Certified Speaking Professional designation [CSP] is the speaking industry’s international measure of speaking experience and skill. CSP is conferred by the Professional Speakers Society of Nigeria [PSSN] only on those accomplished speakers who have earned it by meeting strict criteria. The letters CSP following a speaker’s name indicate a speaking professional with proven experience who understands what is required and knows how to deliver client satisfaction.

Every CSP must…

 Maintain membership and subscribe to the Code of Professional Ethics;

  • Serve a specific number of clients within 5 years;
  • Present a specific number of professional speaking engagements within this same 5-year period;
  • Submit testimonial letters from clients served;
  • Submit professionally prepared promotional materials;
  • Receive excellent ratings from past clients on professional performance evaluations; and
  • Continue education in the professional speaking field through PSSN’s many educational programs.

Other benefits:

  • Valuable educational events;
  • Supportive networking opportunities;
  • PSSN newsletters;
  • PSSN LinkedIn group page;
  • Discounted pricing;
  • Quarterly night dinner with a distinguished speaker;
  • Member-only events; and
  • Access to Speakers’ presentations.