NUJ Lagos Schedules 2026 Press Week, Former NIMASA DG Peterside to Deliver Annual Lecture
NUJ Lagos Schedules 2026 Press Week, Former NIMASA DG Peterside to Deliver Annual Lecture
Former Director-General/CEO of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, Dr Dakuku Peterside,
Bisi Akingbade
Leadership strategist, management expert and former Director-General/CEO of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, Dr Dakuku Peterside, is set to deliver the annual lecture at the 2026 Press Week of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Lagos State Council.
Peterside will speak on the theme, “Politics, Ports and the Public Interest: The Media’s Catalytic Role in Driving Economic Growth,” at the annual lecture, which forms part of activities lined up for the NUJ Lagos State Council 2026 Press Week.
The lecture is expected to examine the relationship between ports, politics and the media, particularly the role of the media in promoting economic development and advancing the public interest. It will also explore the question of whether the media can contribute significantly to Nigeria’s ambition of becoming a trillion-dollar economy.
Peterside’s professional experience spans leadership, governance, public policy and organisational transformation. His participation is expected to bring valuable perspectives to discussions on Nigeria’s maritime sector, economic development and the role of the media in shaping national discourse during the 2026 Press Week.
Dr Peterside’s work sits at the intersection of leadership ,governance, public policy and organizational transformation. He is expected to bring rare insight to national discourse as he leads other speakers at the NUJ Lagos State Council 2026 Press Week.
The Press Week is scheduled to run from Monday, September 28 to Sunday, October 4, 2026, with the annual lecture holding by 10:00 a.m. at the Radio Lagos/Eko FM Multipurpose Hall, LTV Complex, Lateef Jakande Road, Agidingbi, Ikeja, Lagos on Wednesday 30 September, 2026.
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Full Schedule of Events
• Chapel Rendezvous — Thursday, October 1, 2026, from 4:00 p.m., within the LTV premises.
• Juma’at Service — Friday, October 2, 2026, by 1:00 p.m., at the Lagos State Secretariat Mosque, CBD, Alausa, Ikeja.
• Gala and Awards Night — Friday, October 2, 2026, by 4:00 p.m., at the BOS Hall, LTV Complex, Lateef Jakande Road, Agidingbi, Ikeja.
• Thanksgiving Service — Sunday, October 4, 2026, from 10:00 a.m., at the Chapel of Christ the Light (Interdenominational), CBD, Alausa, Ikeja.
The NUJ Lagos State Council in a statement signed by its chairman is calling on journalists across the state to turn out in large numbers and actively participate in the week’s activities.
The Council noted that beyond the celebrations, the Press Week offers media practitioners a unique opportunity to network, exchange ideas, strengthen professional bonds, and celebrate the contributions of journalists to the growth and development of society.
The 2026 NUJ Lagos Press Week is expected to be a memorable gathering of media professionals and stakeholders, as journalists come together to celebrate their shared values, promote unity, and recommit themselves to the ideals of responsible and professional journalism.