Governor of Enugu State, Peter Mbah; Minister of Works, David Umahi; and Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, are among the many distinguished dignitaries anticipated on the grand finale of the 2026 Press Week of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Enugu Correspondents’ Chapel, on Thursday, October 22.
The grand finale, scheduled to maintain on the NUJ Press Centre, Enugu, will function discussions on accountable journalism, democratic improvement and the media’s position in the struggle towards corruption, with Mbah anticipated because the Chief Guest of Honour.
While Umahi will ship the visitor lecture, Olukoyede will ship the keynote tackle on the occasion, which is predicted to appeal to media professionals, authorities officers, political leaders, safety chiefs and different stakeholders.
“While His Excellency David Umahi, the Honourable Minister of Works, is making visible efforts towards the rehabilitation and revitalisation of several roads across the country, the EFCC Chairman, Mr Olukoyede, has also introduced reforms aimed at strengthening the operations of the anti-graft commission,” the assertion stated.
The occasion can be chaired by a former Enugu State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Chief Anthony Ani, SAN.
Umahi will communicate on the theme, “Strengthening Democracy Through Responsible Journalism: 2027 Polls in Focus,” whereas Olukoyede will tackle the sub-theme, “The Role of the Media and Other Critical Stakeholders in Sustaining the Fight Against Corruption.”
The grand finale may even function the popularity of distinguished people who’ve made exceptional contributions in their respective fields.
Among these anticipated to be honoured on the occasion are the Deputy National Chairman (South) of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Barrister Ben Nwoye; the Executive Director of the Projects Development Institute (PRODA), Enugu, Dr Peter Okwudilichukwu Ogbobe and the Enugu State Commissioner of Police, CP Mamman Bitrus Giwa.
Others are the Commissioner representing Enugu State on the Federal Character Commission, Mr Peter Eze; General Manager of Rangers International Football Club, Mr Amobi Ezeaku, medical skilled, Dr Celestine Chijioke Ugwuoke, amongst others.
The grand finale will climax a collection of actions organised by the Chapel to mark the 2026 Press Week, which commenced on Sunday, October 18, with a thanksgiving service on the Christian Victory Prayer Ministry, also referred to as Precious Church, in Enugu.
The thanksgiving service offered a chance for members to commit the Chapel, its management, members and the whole Press Week programme to God.
The actions continued on Monday, October 19, with the Chapel’s participation in a radio programme on Solid 100.9 FM, Enugu, the place journalists mentioned the Press Week and its deliberate actions alongside representatives of PRODA.
On Tuesday, October 20, the Chapel is scheduled to have interaction the PRODA workforce in a novelty soccer match on the Rangers Training Pitch, Independence Layout, Enugu, as a part of actions designed to promote camaraderie, unity and stronger institutional relationships.
The programme will proceed on Wednesday, October 21, with a go to to a motherless infants’ dwelling, the place members are anticipated to reveal the Chapel’s dedication to humanitarian service and take care of weak kids.
The organising committee stated the actions have been designed to mix skilled engagement, religious reflection, sportsmanship and humanitarian outreach, whereas offering a platform for journalists and different stakeholders to replicate on the tasks of the media forward of the 2027 basic elections.
The committee expressed optimism that the grand finale would supply a chance for significant conversations on democratic accountability, moral journalism and the necessity for stronger collaboration between the media, authorities and different establishments in tackling corruption.
It known as on invited dignitaries, media professionals and different stakeholders to attend the grand finale and contribute to discussions on strengthening democracy and selling accountable journalism in Nigeria.
