The International Press Institute (IPI) Nigeria” at its 2025 Annual Conference and General Meeting (AGM) scheduled to hold between December 2 to 3, 2025 will unveil its “Book of Infamy’
Penpushing reports that President and Legal Adviser of IPI Nigeria, Musikilu Mojeed and Tobi Soniyi, made this known in a statement issued on Wednesday, stating that the event will take place at the NICON Luxury Hotel, Abuja, Federal Capital Territory (FCT)
The statement explained that “Book of Infamy” is a special publication documenting cases of media repression and press freedom violations in Nigeria, adding that this year’s Annual Conference and Annual General Meeting (AGM) has the theme: “Addressing Media Repression and Safeguarding Democratic Accountability in Nigeria.”
Penpushing further reports that the statement disclosed that this year’s conference of will bring together over 100 leading media executives, journalists, senior government officials, media freedom advocates, and academics from across the country.
The statement, emphasised that one of the major highlights of the two-day event will be the official launch of the International Press Institute (IPI) Nigeria Book of Infamy, adding that it shines a spotlight on public officials, security operatives, private individuals, and organisations whose conduct undermines press freedom in Nigeria.
‘The “Book of Infamy” is conceived as one of IPI Nigeria’s accountability tools, an instrument for documenting and exposing individuals and institutions that, through their actions or neglect, harass, arrest, intimidate, or otherwise, violate the fundamental rights of journalists and media organisations’.
‘The conference will also feature the induction of new members into IPI Nigeria, further expanding the organisation’s network and deepening its commitment to defending press freedom, promoting ethical journalism, and advancing democratic values in the country’, the statement said.
Penpushing also reports that President of the Institute speaking ahead of the event, pointed out that the conference provides a vital platform for assessing the state of media freedom and journalists’ safety in Nigeria; discussing policy and legal reforms to strengthen independent journalism; and fostering dialogue between the media and government on transparency and accountability.”
The President added that it is also an opportunity to share best practices and global perspectives on protecting press freedom, stressing that beyond the conference, the second day will feature International Press Institute (IPI) Nigeria’s Annual General Meeting (AGM), an exclusive session for members of the Institute.
“The AGM provides a forum to receive and deliberate on reports from the Executive Committee, review the organisation’s progress and strategic direction, and develop new strategies and partnerships to strengthen press freedom and journalists’ safety’, he said.
Penpushing reports that the International Press Institute (IPI) Nigeria Annual Conference was first held last year, establishing itself as one of the country’s most important gatherings dedicated to promoting press freedom, democratic accountability, and professional excellence in journalism.
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