The Correspondents Chapel of Abia State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) is ready to coach over 50 members forward of the 2027 normal elections as a part of its 2026 Press Week actions.
The chairman and secretary of the chapel, Steve Oko and (*50*) Ashikodi, and people of the planning committee of the week, Peter Okore and Leonard Okachie acknowledged this in a press release in Umuahia, the state capital.
They stated the three-day retreat programme is scheduled to carry from Wednesday to Friday, sixth November, 2026, at Bishop Anthony Nwedo Pastoral Centre, within the state capital.
According to the assertion, the state governor, Dr Alex Otti, is the particular visitor on the grand finale whereas the commissioner for Information, Okey Kanu, will open the retreat on Wednesday.
It additionally stated the theme of the programme is “The Future of Journalism in an Era of Disinformation: Preparing Abia Media Practitioners for Democracy and the 2027 Polls,”
“It will feature a two-day professional retreat, and a grand finale designed to strengthen the capacity of journalists for credible, ethical and responsible election reporting.
”It is anticipated to equip them with important expertise and digital instruments to navigate the growing complicated media panorama within the face of rising misinformation, disinformation, deep fakes, and the misuse of Artificial Intelligence.
”The useful resource individuals embrace the state resident electoral commissioner, Prof. Sylvia Agu; the commissioner of Police, AIG Wilfred Afolabi; and the primary feminine professor of Mass Communication in Nigeria, Stella Okunna.
”Others are veteran journalist and former secretary to state authorities, Pastor Ralph Egbu; chief medical director, Abia Specialist Hospital, Dr Chimezie Okwuonu; and a digital professional, Chibueze Ukaegbu.
”The keynote speech could be delivered by the rector, Ogbonnaya Onu Polytechnic Aba, Prof Christopher Okoro, whereas
the deputy vice chancellor, Gregory University Uturu, Prof Uwaoma Uche will chair the grand finale.”
It additional stated the occasion would additionally function the presentation of awards to distinguished Nigerians in recognition of their contributions to management, public service and sports activities.
The assertion added that the honourees embrace the minister of Works and former Ebonyi State governor, Senator David Umahi; Prof. Nnenna Oti; and Nigeria Super Eagles worldwide, Samuel Chukwueze.
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