COMMUNICATION SCHOLARS TO HOLD ANNUAL CONFERENCE
The President added that the conference with the theme; “National Interest, Freedom of Expression and Governance in Africa”, will hold at the Park Inn at Radisson Hotel, Abeokuta, Ogun State capital, stating that, there would be a special panel on “Journalism, Media Sustainability and the Consolidation of Democracy 160 Years After”.
Penpushing further reports that, Osho disclosed that, among eminent personalities expected at the Conference are the; Executive Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, as the Chief Host, as well as Governors of Oyo, Ekiti and Lagos States.
The President added that, also, expected are; Lagos State Honourable Commissioner of Information and Strategy, Mr Gbenga Omotoso, who will also deliver a keynote address titled; Marketing Government Communication and Programmes in Africa: Issues and Prospects for National Interest and Development.
Penpushing further reports that the former Managing Director of Nigerian Tribune and Daily Times, Araba Tola Adeniyi, is the Chairman, of the Opening Ceremony, while other expected personalities are: Former Director-General, Voice of Nigeria, Chief Taiwo Alimi, Chairman, Editorial Board, The Guardian Newspaper, Mr. Martins Oloja.
Penpushing further reports that there would be a launch of the stimulated copy of the Iwe Irohin Newspaper at the Ake Palace, Abeokuta by the Alake of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Aremu Gbadebo.
However, a lead paper presentation by Prof. Muyiwa Popoola on Who Defines National Identity: Perspective on Media and Governance; and a session on the launch of association’s Book series titled; Fake News and Hate Speech: Narratives of Political Instability, would also be part of the conference.
