The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) is to host the 3rd edition of the Lateef Jakande Memorial Lecture on July 23, 2025 with the theme theme “Journalism and the Challenge of Nation-Buildingin a Multi-Ethnic Society”.
Penpushing reports that a statement jointly signed by President Eze Anaba and Onuoha Ukeh(General Secretary) explained that thr annual lecture series was instituted to honor the late former Governor of Lagos State, outstanding journalist, and former President of Nigeria Guild of Editors (NGE), Alhaji Lateef Jakande.
The statement added that the lecture will be delivered by Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Mohammed, at the Edmark D’Podium International Event Center in Ikeja, Lagos, with Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, as chairman.
Penpushing also reports that the Guild said Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, will be the Special Guest of Honor, while Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mallam Mohammed Idris, will be the Guest of Honor.
The statement stated that the Lateef Jakande Memorial Lecture series aims to celebrate Jakande’s remarkable contributions to journalism, public service, and governance adding that his legacy serves as a model for future generations, and we are proud to continue this tradition.
Penpushing reports that it is recalled that the lecture series began in 2023 with a paper delivered by Chief Felix Adenaike, Fellow of Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE), and continued in 2024 with Prince Nduka Obaigbena, Chairman of This Day/Arise TV, delivering on the theme “Rapidly Changing Media Landscape: Survival Strategies.”
“We look forward to another insightful discussion on the challenges and opportunities in nation-building through journalism”, the statement reads.
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