By Dare Akogun
The NOA Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists Kwara State Council will begins its 2022 annual press week today.
In a statement by its chairman Ajibade Adegbayigbe said the weeklong event will hold between Monday 25th to Friday, 29th July, 2022 with the theme: “BUILDING CAPACITY FOR EFFECTIVE PARTICIPATION IN ELECTORAL PROCESS AND NATION BUILDING“.
The statement said the Chairman of the Chapel, Mr Ajibade Adegbayibi as well as the Vice Chairman, Mr Segun Adeyemi will both feature on radio program at Sobi FM by 1pm to sensitize members of the public about the Press week as well as” Danger of Election Apathy”.
“On Tuesday 26th, there will be a Press Conference at the State Headquarters office of NOA.
“On Wednesday, 27th of July there will be Games in the morning to be declared opened by the NUJ Kwara Chairman, Comrade Lanre Ahmed . Sporting activities with Sister’s Chapel which includes; Tennis, Ayo, Scrabble are slated for 11am to 1pm.
“In the evening, there would be a friendly football match between NOA Chapel and Sobi FM Chapel where the Deputy Governor of Kwara State and His Excellency, Mr Kayode Alabi will do the ceremonial kickoff by 3.00 pm at Royal Palm Secondary School Kunlende Akerebiata Road ilorin.
“On Day 4 Thursday 28th July, there will be a Panel of discussion/Induction into Hall of Fame/Public Presentation of 9th Edition of NOA Mobilizer and the lead Discussant is Professor Noah Yusuf, Vice Chancellor Alhikmah University on the topic “Stimulating Citizens’ Robust Participation in Peace Process for Nation Building: Challenges, Prospects and Strategies.
Other discussants are Professor Azeez of Mass Communication Department, University of Ilorin speaking on ” 2023 General Elections: Safety and Security as Priority for Nigerian Journalists and Comrade Lanre Ahmed, Chairman of NUJ Kwara State Council will address “Journalists and Ethics of election reportage.
Venue of the event is E- Phoenix Hotel.
“While on Friday 29th ,the Press week will come to an end with visits to Orphanage and prayer Session for Nigeria,” it stated.
