No fewer than 100 leading media executives, journalists, senior government officials, media freedom advocates, and academics from across the country are expected at the International Press Institute (IPI) Nigeria Annual Conference and General Meeting (AGM).
This was disclosed in a statement jointly signed by Musikilu Mojeed, President, and Tobi Soniyi, Legal Adviser, IPI Nigeria.
The events are scheduled for December 2 to 3, 2025, at the NICON Luxury Hotel, Abuja, under the theme: “Countering Media Repression and Safeguarding Democratic Accountability in Nigeria,” it stated.
One of the major highlights of the two-day event, according to the statement, will be the official launch of the IPI Nigeria Book of Infamy — a special publication documenting cases of media repression and press freedom violations in Nigeria.
The conference will also feature the induction of new members into IPI Nigeria, further expanding the organisation’s network and deepening its commitment to defending press freedom, promoting ethical journalism, and advancing democratic values in the country.
Speaking ahead of the event, Mr Mojeed noted that the conference provides “a vital platform for assessing the state of media freedom and journalists’ safety in Nigeria; discussing policy and legal reforms to strengthen independent journalism; and fostering dialogue between the media and government on transparency and accountability.”
He added that it is “also an opportunity to share best practices and global perspectives on protecting press freedom.”
Beyond the conference, the second day will feature IPI Nigeria’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) — an exclusive session for members of the Institute. “The AGM provides a forum to receive and deliberate on reports from the Executive Committee, review the organisation’s progress and strategic direction, and develop new strategies and partnerships to strengthen press freedom and journalists’ safety,” Mr Mojeed said.
The IPI Nigeria Annual Conference was first held last year, establishing itself as one of the country’s most important gatherings dedicated to promoting press freedom, democratic accountability, and professional excellence in journalism.
