…..Focuses On Media Accountability and Democratic Trust
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Enugu State Council, has announced November 5, 2026, for its 2026 Press Week, with a call for renewed media accountability and public confidence in the democratic process ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The event, scheduled to hold at the International Conference Centre, Enugu, by 12 noon, will be chaired by former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Chief Geoffrey Onyeama.
The 2026 Press Week which is chaired by Comrade Lotanna Okereke has as theme, “Media Accountability and the Future of Democratic Trust: Confronting the Crisis of Confidence Ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 Elections.”
The programme will also feature a sub-theme, “Media Innovation and Energy: The Role of the Media in Driving Innovation and Sustainable Growth in the Energy Sector.”
Enugu State Governor, Dr Peter Mbah, is expected to serve as Chief Host, while Dr Maxwell Menkiti Ngene, Head of the Department of Mass Communication, Enugu State University of Science and Technology, will deliver the keynote address.
Former Minister of Power and Chief Executive Officer of Geometric Power, Professor Barth Nnaji, is listed as Guest Speaker.
The NUJ National President, Comrade Alhassan Yahya, will be the host while Chairman of the Enugu State Council, Comrade Obinna Ogbuka will be the Co-host.
Spiritual Father of the day is Rev Fr. Prof. Paul Obanyi (Okunerere).
