Jakande Memorial Lecture themed ‘The Media, INEC, Voters and Path to Credible Elections’ holding July 23 in Lagos…
The Nigerian Guild of Editors, NGE, will on July 23 host the fourth edition of the Lateef Jakande Memorial Lecture in Lagos, with focus on how the media, INEC and voters can strengthen the credibility of elections in Nigeria.
The lecture, themed *“The Media, INEC, Voters and Path to Credible Elections,”* will hold at the Sheraton Hotel, Ikeja, from 11:00 AM.
In a statement signed by NGE President, Eze Anaba, and General Secretary, Onuoha Ukeh, the Guild announced that Professor Sylvester Odion Akhaine of the Department of Political Science, Lagos State University, will deliver the lecture. Former Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi, will chair the event.
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, is expected as Chief Host and Special Guest of Honour alongside the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris.
Other dignitaries expected include elders of the Guild such as former Ogun State Governor, Chief Segun Osoba, and Vanguard publisher, Uncle Sam Amuka, as well as top government officials, managing directors, editors across print, broadcast and online media, and representatives of civil society organizations.
Students and lecturers of Mass Communication and Journalism from Caleb University, Lagos State University, Yaba College of Technology, and the Nigerian Institute of Journalism are also expected to participate.
The NGE said the annual lecture series, instituted in 2023, was created to preserve the legacy of the late Alhaji Lateef Jakande — an iconic journalist, former President of the Guild, former Lagos State Governor and former Minister of Works.
According to the Guild, the lecture “brings together media leaders, public officials, and civil society to reflect on nation building, governance, and the role of the press,” describing it as “a fitting tribute to Alhaji Jakande’s legacy, which embodies dedication to journalism, governance, and service to Nigeria.”
It added that the platform “continues to serve as a platform for thought leadership, policy debate, and national introspection, while keeping alive the standard Jakande set in journalism and public service.”
The Guild also noted that inviting students annually is to help them “learn the value of service, excellence and dedication to journalism and public service as well as connect with practising journalists who could serve as their role models.”
The maiden edition in 2023 was delivered by NGE Fellow, Chief Felix Adenaike. The 2024 edition was delivered by ThisDay/Arise News Chairman, Prince Nduka Obaigbena, on “Rapid Changing Media Landscape: Survival Strategies.”
Last year’s third edition, delivered by Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Mohammed, focused on “Journalism and the Challenge of Nation Building in a Multi Ethnic Society.”
