The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has unveiled activities for its 2026 Press Week, with events focusing on ethical journalism, democratic accountability, mental health, and the fight against disinformation ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Key Highlights:
- Nigeria Union of Journalists announced activities for its 2026 Press Week ahead of the 2027 elections.
- The event theme focuses on defending democracy and tackling disinformation during elections.
- Activities scheduled include a medical outreach, mental health walk, public lecture, awards ceremony, quiz competition, and social events.
- Mohammed Bago and Abdullahi Ganduje are expected to attend the lecture event.
- Grace Ike encouraged journalists and stakeholders to actively participate in the programme.
The week-long programme, scheduled to run from May 16 to May 22, will begin with a medical outreach at the NUJ FCT Council secretariat in Utako, Abuja, in partnership with Nizamiye Hospital.
This was contained in a statement jointly signed by Obas Esiedesa, Chairman, and Queen Kunde Secretary, Organising Committee, noting that the theme for this year’s Press Week is: “2027 Election: Defending Nigeria’s Democracy in the Age of Disinformation.”
The council said the activities are aimed at promoting responsible journalism and strengthening democratic values as Nigeria prepares for another election cycle.
Among the programmes lined up are a mental health walk scheduled for May 18, a public lecture and awards ceremony on May 19 at Transcorp Hilton Abuja, a secondary school press club quiz competition, and a grand finale jean party.
The council disclosed that the public lecture and awards ceremony would attract over 1,000 participants, including politicians, media executives, civil society organisations, and senior government officials.
Governor Mohammed Bago is expected to chair the lecture, while former Abdullahi Ganduje will serve as co-chairman.
The inspector general of police and other prominent political figures are also expected at the event.
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Former member of the House of Representatives, Ndudi Elumelu, will deliver the keynote address.
The council said the awards segment would honour journalists and notable Nigerians for professionalism, excellence, and contributions to national development.
Speaking ahead of the event, Chairman of the NUJ FCT Council, Grace Ike, urged journalists and stakeholders to participate actively in the activities.
She described the 2026 Press Week as “a week of impact, reflection, celebration, and professional excellence.”
