The International Press Institute (IPI), Nigeria its set for the 2024 conference with a renowned media practitioner Professor Tonnie Iredia who will deliver a keynote address on “Democracy, Media Freedom and the Imperative of Protecting Nigeria’s Civic Space”
Penpushing reports that the organisation’s Secretary, Ahmed Shekarau made this known in a statement explaining that the event will be held on December 11, 2024 at the Abuja Continental Hotel (formerly Sheraton Hotel).
The statement stated that a panel of seasoned journalists has also been lined up to discuss the paper which include Busola Ajibola, a press freedom advocate and deputy director at the Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development, who will moderate the discussion,
The Institute will also hold its annual general conference, elect new leadership and host its members and supporters to a dinner on 12 December at the same venue.
Penpushing further reports that Shekarau added that the conference will feature Waziri Adio (Founder and Executive Director at Agora Policy), Garba Shehu (Director at Peoples Daily Newspaper and former Presidential spokesperson, and Abigail Ogwezzy-Ndisika (a Professor of Mass Communication at the University of Lagos.
The statement said Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi, the Director-General of the State Security Service, will also make a presentation titled “Dissecting the Frosty Relationship Between the Nigerian Media and Security Agencies.”
Penpushing also reports that the statement added that the Force Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi; Funke Egbemode, a former President of the Nigerian Guild of Editors; Hussaini Abdu, Country Director of CARE; and Lanre Arogundade, Director of the International Press Centre, will discuss his presentation.
The statement said the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, will make a short remark on “How the Media and Journalists can Partner Anti-corruption Agencies in the Fight Against Corruption.”
Penpushing reports that Shekarau said a former Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, will also speak on “Government Vs Media: How to Reduce Tension, Enhance Mutual Understanding, and Avoid Censorship.”
“Owners of leading media organisations in Nigeria, media practitioners, federal lawmakers, heads of security agencies, academics, press freedom and journalists’ safety advocates, and other experts have been invited to participate as we deliberate on the challenges threatening the practice of journalism in the country’, Shekarau said.
Penpushing further reports that the International Press Institute (IPI), scribe stated that the conference will provide journalists with an opportunity to find answers to some of the knotty issues they desperately want answers to.
The statement said the conference will be followed by an annual general meeting on December 12, 2024, at which the President of the institute Musikilu Mojeed- will render accounts to members and elect a new executive to run the organisation’s affairs.
Penpushing also reports that Shekarau in the statement made available explained that the three-part event will conclude on the night of December 12, 2024 with a dinner for the organisation’s members, partners, and supporters.
The International Press Institute (IPI), with headquarters in Vienna, Austria, is a global network of media executives, editors, and leading journalists. Since its establishment in 1950, it has consistently advocated for journalists’ rights and media freedom worldwide.
Penpushing reports that the Nigerian branch of the global body is totally committed to credible and independent journalism, media freedom, freedom of speech and the free flow of news and information in Africa’s most populous country and the continent’s biggest economy.
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