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The International Press Centre (IPC) and the Centre for Media and Society (CEMESO), key partners in the European Union Support to Democratic Governance in Nigeria (EUSDGNII) project, will hold two significant virtual events. These events aim to enhance the media’s role in Nigeria’s electoral processes.
The first event, a roundtable on “Issues, Trends, and Challenges in Coverage of the Electoral Process,” and the second, an “Annual Stakeholders’ Meeting,” will take place on July 8 and 9.
Olutoyin Ayoade, Communications Officer for IPC on the project, announced in a signed press release that the initiatives will focus on improving the media’s engagement and professional coverage of elections.
The roundtable will address misinformation and disinformation, scrutinizing the media’s role in maintaining information integrity during the 2023 elections and promoting voter education. The discussions aim to develop insights that will foster strategic collaborations and achieve more impactful outcomes for the 2027 elections.
The Annual Stakeholders’ Meeting will evaluate the Media’s Performance Scorecard from the recent elections, assessing the effectiveness of media interventions. Media professionals from various platforms and industry leaders will participate, sharing experiences and success stories to enhance media conduct during elections.
Key topics include improving media professionalism, combating electoral misinformation, enriching electoral coverage, promoting civic and voter education, and advocating for the representation of women, youths, and marginalized groups in politics.
IPC Executive Director Lanre Arogundade emphasized the importance of these initiatives in providing a collaborative platform for journalists, election officials, and civil society representatives to address issues like misinformation and voter suppression. Dr. Akin Akingbulu, Executive Director of CEMESO, highlighted the ongoing efforts to enhance transparency and accountability in media practices during elections.
The outcomes of these meetings are expected to significantly influence the media’s role in future elections, fostering greater understanding and promoting best practices.
