The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) will hold the 4th Lateef Jakande Memorial Lecture on July 23, 2026, at the Sheraton Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos.
The annual series, launched by the Guild in 2023, commemorates the life and work of Alhaji Lateef Jakande, the distinguished journalist, who once led the Guild, served as Lagos State Governor, and was a former Minister of Works.
The lecture, scheduled to begin at 11:00 a.m., will focus on “The Media, INEC, Voters and Path to Credible Elections.” Prof. Sylvester Odion Akhaine of the Department of Political Science at Lagos State University will present the keynote address.
Former Ekiti State Governor Dr. Kayode Fayemi will chair the event, the Guild announced in a press statement signed by President Eze Anaba and General Secretary Onuoha Ukeh.
Expected at the lecture is Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, who is the Chief Host and Special Guest of Honour; Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris; elders of the Guild, including former Governor of Ogun State, Chief Segun Osoba and publisher of Vanguard group of newspapers, Uncle Sam Amuka; top government officials, managing directors and editors of print, electronic and online publications and civil society groups.
Also expected at the lecture are Mass Communication and Journalism lecturers and students of Caleb University, Ikorodu, Lagos; Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos; Yaba College of Technology, Yaba, Lagos and Nigerian Institute of Journalism, Ogba, Lagos.
The statement said that the Lateef Jakande Memorial 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: "The Lateef Jakande Memorial Lecture 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 said that University students are invited to the lecture every year for them to "learn the value of service, excellence and dedication to journalism and public service as well as for them to connect with practising journalists, who could serve as their role models in the profession."
The Jakande Memorial Lecture started in 2023, with a lecture delivered by Chief Felix Adenaike, Fellow of the NGE. In 2024, Prince Nduka Obaigbena, Chairman of ThisDay and Arise News TV, spoke on “Rapid Changing Media Landscape: Survival Strategies."
The third edition last year had theme: “Journalism and the Challenge of Nation-Building in a Multi-Ethnic Society” and delivered by Bauchi State Governor, His Excellency, Senator Bala Mohammed.
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