The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Lagos State Council has announced the programme of activities for its 2026 Press Week, scheduled to hold from Monday, September 28, to Sunday, October 4, 2026, with former Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dakuku Peterside, billed to deliver the keynote public lecture.
The week-long programme, according to the Lagos NUJ Council, is designed to promote professional excellence, strengthen unity among journalists, encourage networking and deepen relationships within the media community, while providing an opportunity to reflect on the role of journalism in Nigeria’s social and economic development.
The 2026 NUJ Lagos Press Week will commence on Monday, September 28, with a Health and Awareness Walk, setting the tone for a week of professional, social, religious and commemorative activities.
Dakuku Peterside to Speak on Media, Ports and Economic Growth
A major highlight of the programme is the Public Lecture scheduled for Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at the Radio Lagos/Eko FM Multipurpose Hall, LTV Complex, Agidingbi, Ikeja, beginning at 10:00 a.m.
The lecture is themed:
“Politics, Ports and the Public Interest: The Media’s Catalytic Role in Driving Economic Growth.”
The lecture will be delivered by Dr. Dakuku Peterside, a former NIMASA Director-General and prominent voice on maritime, transportation, public policy and national development issues.
The choice of the theme is expected to stimulate important conversations around the intersection of politics, maritime infrastructure, ports, public interest and economic development, as well as the responsibility of the media to provide credible information and hold institutions accountable.
Maritime experts, journalists, media executives, students, policymakers, government officials and other industry stakeholders are expected to participate in the public lecture.
Full Programme of Activities
The NUJ Lagos 2026 Press Week will feature a combination of professional, social and religious activities.
- Monday, September 28: Health and Awareness Walk.
- Wednesday, September 30: Public Lecture at the Radio Lagos/Eko FM Multipurpose Hall, LTV Complex, Agidingbi, Ikeja — 10:00 a.m.
- Thursday, October 1: Chapel Rendezvous at the LTV premises — 4:00 p.m.
- Friday, October 2: Juma’at Service at the Lagos State Secretariat Mosque, Alausa — 1:00 p.m.
- Friday, October 2: Gala and Awards Night at the BOS Hall, LTV Complex — 4:00 p.m.
- Sunday, October 4: Thanksgiving Service at the Chapel of Christ the Light, Alausa — 10:00 a.m.
Adeleye Ajayi: Press Week Strengthens Professional Bonds
Speaking on the significance of the programme, NUJ Lagos State Council Chairman, Mr. Adeleye Ajayi, described Press Week as an important annual tradition that provides journalists with an opportunity to interact, exchange ideas and strengthen professional relationships.
According to him, journalists who routinely go the extra mile in reporting issues affecting society also deserve opportunities to come together, build camaraderie and celebrate their shared profession.
“Journalists who routinely go the extra mile to report issues affecting society also need opportunities to come together. We will ensure this year’s edition is one of the best,” Ajayi said.
The chairman added that the council would work to ensure that the 2026 edition provides meaningful opportunities for journalists across Lagos to engage with one another beyond their daily newsroom and field assignments.
Committee Calls for Strong Participation
The NUJ Lagos 2026 Press Week Committee, in a statement signed by its Chairman, Adewale Akodu, and Secretary, Moses Omorogieva, called on journalists across Lagos State to participate actively in the week-long programme.
The committee noted that the Press Week would provide opportunities for networking, professional interaction, knowledge and idea exchange, while also celebrating the contributions of journalists to national development.
Beyond its social and ceremonial dimensions, the 2026 Press Week is expected to reinforce the importance of a united and professionally responsible media community at a time when journalism continues to play a critical role in shaping public discourse, democratic accountability and socioeconomic development.
NUJ Lagos 2026 Press Week: A Platform for Reflection, Unity and Professional Renewal
With its blend of professional discourse, health awareness, social interaction, religious observances and recognition of journalistic contributions, the NUJ Lagos 2026 Press Week is positioned as an important gathering for members of the journalism profession and stakeholders in Nigeria’s media ecosystem.
The public lecture on “Politics, Ports and the Public Interest” is particularly expected to place the relationship between the media, maritime economy and national development at the centre of discussions during the week.
