As part of the 60th anniversary celebration of the Oyo State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), the Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Grassroots Sports Development, Hon. Adeyinka Anthony Adeboye, has been scheduled to deliver a key lecture.
The 60th anniversary celebration, themed “Oyo NUJ @ 60: Celebrating the Past, Defending the Present, and Shaping the Future,” is scheduled to hold from Sunday, November 1 to Saturday, November 7, 2026, in Ibadan, Oyo State.
As part of activities marking the historic anniversary, Adeboye will speak on SWAN Day, Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at the Dapo Aderogba Hall, NUJ Press Centre, Iyaganku, Ibadan, by 10:00 a.m.
Adeboye will deliver a lecture on the topic “Sports Journalism in the Digital Age: Artificial Intelligence, Professional Ethics, and the Future of Sports Reporting in Nigeria.”
In an invitation letter jointly signed by the Oyo NUJ Chairman, Akeem Abas, and secretary Temidayo Adu, it was noted that Adeboye’s selection was informed by his distinguished record, wealth of experience, and enduring contributions to journalism, public discourse, and societal development.
The Council noted that the anniversary provides an opportunity to reflect on six decades of journalism practice in Oyo State, celebrate generations of journalists, examine evolving challenges, and envision a more resilient, ethical, innovative, and sustainable future for journalism.
It added that Adeboye’s presentation will offer journalists, media executives, academics, policymakers, students, and other stakeholders an opportunity to engage critically on the professionalism, ethical practice, credibility, and social responsibility of the media.
Other dignitaries expected at the event include Oba James Odeniran, the Alakinyele of Akinyele, who will serve as Royal Father of the Day; Dr. Soji Tayo, President of the Nigeria Table Tennis Federation (NTTF), who will be Special Guest of Honour, and Ambassador Rmoke Ayinde, popularly known as Kayrom Lees, who will serve as Mother of the Day.
The Council said Adeboye’s presence will add intellectual and historical value to the landmark celebration marking 60 years of service to journalism, democracy, and society.
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