The Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Kogi State Council, is gearing up for its 2026 Press Week. scheduled to hold on March 26, 2026, at Edge Drive Hotel, Lokoja. The Organizing Committee, which disclosed this in a statement, added that its grand finale is scheduled to be held on Thursday, 26 March, at Edge Drive Hotel, Lokoja.
The event promises to be a grand affair, with a fundraising drive aimed at raising 250 million Naira for the construction of a befitting secretariat for the Correspondents’ Chapel.
The ceremony will also feature a public lecture to be delivered by Dr. Femi Ajisafe and the conferment of awards on distinguished individuals who have excelled in public service.
The recipients include Prof. Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC); Alhaji Yahaya Bello, immediate past Kogi Governor; and Prof. Olayemi Akinwumi, former Vice Chancellor, Federal University Lokoja.
Others are Alhaji Sule Salihu Enehe, Executive Chairman, Kogi State Internal Revenue Service; Daramola Omoyele, a notable economist and data analyst, and Hon. Leke Abejide, Member, House of Representatives, representing Yagba Federal Constituency.
The event will be graced by His Excellency, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, Executive Governor of Kogi State, as the Special Guest of Honor, and HRM Seidu Akawu, the Ohimegye Igu Kotonkarfe, as the Royal Father of the Day.
Other dignitaries expected at the event include Alhaji Dahiru Mangal, Chairman, Mangal Industries, and Prince Olatunji Olusoji, the Asiwaju of Ayere Kingdom, who are the Principal Launchers.
Alhaji Momohjimoh Adeiza, Vice President, NUJ, Zone D, who is the Chief Host; and Hon. Kingsley Femi Fanwo, Kogi State Commissioner for Information and Communication, who is the Host.
