Arrangements have been concluded for the maiden edition of Public Lecture series of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), Zone B billed to hold in Ibadan,the Oyo State capital. The B-Zone comprises all the states I the Southwest geopolitical zone .
A release jointly signed by the Vice-President of the zone, Comrade Ronke Afebioye- Samo,and the Zonal Secretary,Comrade Abdulrazaq Alege said the event shall take place on Thursday, 6th, October, 2022 at the NUJ Press Center in Iyagangu area of Ibadan, Oyo State Capital.
The statement said the Public Lecture series was inspired by the dire need for the Nigerian society to be properly enlightened, informed, educated and orientated on issues and matters of national interest.
An erudite Scholar and Professor of Comparative Studies, Prof. J. Shola Omotola, who doubles as Deputy Vice-Chancellor (DVC, Administration) of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) is presenting a lecture on the topic: 2023 General Elections and Electoral Issues in Nigeria: Media Perspectives on wayforward”
Distinguished Nigerians including Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, Wife of Ekiti State Governor, Erelu Bisi Fayemi, ace gospel musician and seasoned Broadcast journalist, Dr. Joel Olayinka Ayefele, HRM. Oba Oladele Odugbemi ,Olu of Lisa Kingdom, (Ali-Odu) 1, Publisher Ekiti Standards Newspaper,Barr.Ose Ogunkorode and others, will be honoured in recognition of their selfless and meritorious service to the nation and particularly humanity as a whole.
Stakeholders, Journalists and General public are gladly invited to be part of this epoch-making event which provides a great opportunity for enlightenment, education and orientation on issues bordering on elections ahead of the forthcoming 2023 General elections.