Former Director-General/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr Dakuku Peterside, will lead conversation on the media’s role in Nigeria’s quest to build a trillion-dollar economy.
The lecture is organised as part of the activities lined up for the 2026 Annual Press Week of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Lagos State Council.
Peterside, a leadership specialist, management expert and public policy practitioner, will speak on “Politics, Ports and the Public Interest: The Media’s Catalytic Role in Driving Economic Growth.”
As part of the 2026 NUJ Lagos Press Week the Lecture is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at the Radio Lagos/Eko FM Multipurpose Hall, Ikeja, Lagos.
Former NIMASA boss will examine the relationship between politics, Nigeria’s ports and the public interest, with focus on how the media can influence economic development, national productivity and accountability in the maritime and port sectors.
A central highlight of the discussion will be the critical role of the Nigerian media in the country’s desire to achieve a trillion-dollar economy.
Peterside is expected to draw on his experience in maritime administration, leadership, governance and public policy to drive home his presentation.
The 2026 NUJ Lagos Press Week began on Monday, September 28, and will run until Sunday, October 4, with activities focused on professional engagement, networking and reflection on journalism’s role in the society.
Other events include a Chapel Rendezvous on Thursday, October 1, at the LTV premises; Juma’at Service on Friday, October 2, at the Lagos State Secretariat Mosque, Alausa; and a Gala and Awards Night later that day at the BOS Hall, LTV Complex, Agidingbi.
The week will conclude with an Interdenominational Thanksgiving Service at the Chapel of Christ the Light, Alausa, on Sunday, October 4, beginning at 10:00 a.m.
In a statement signed by the Press Week Committee Chairman, Adewale Akodu, the NUJ Lagos State Council urged journalists across the state to participate actively in the activities.
The council said the Press Week would enable media practitioners to network, exchange ideas and strengthen professional relationships.
The statement was also signed by Moses Omorogieva, Secretary of the Press Week Committee.