Ex-NIMASA DG/CEO to Examine Media’s Role in Nigeria’s Quest for $1T Economy

By Damilola Adebiyi, Assistant Editor

Dr. Dakuku Peterside, a leadership architect, management turnaround expert, and former Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the  Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), will deliver this year’s Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Lagos State Council Annual Lecture.

Widely regarded as Nigeria’s leading voice on the blue economy and public policy , Dr Peterside will speak on the theme, “Politics, Ports and the Public Interest: The Media’s Catalytic Role in Driving Economic Growth.”

A statement from Press Week Committee Chairman Adewale Akodu and Secretary Moses Omorogieva announced that the lecture will examine the triangular relationship between ports, politics, and the media as drivers of national development. During the presentation, Dr. Peterside will challenge the audience with a central question: Can the media propel Nigeria toward a trillion-dollar economy?

Dr Peterside’s work sits at the intersection of leadership ,governance, public policy and organizational transformation. He is expected to bring rare insight to national discourse as he leads other speakers at the NUJ Lagos State Council 2026 Press Week.

The Press Week is scheduled to run from Monday, September 28 to Sunday, October 4, 2026, with the annual lecture holding by 10:00 a.m. at the Radio Lagos/Eko FM Multipurpose Hall, LTV Complex, Lateef Jakande Road, Agidingbi, Ikeja, Lagos on Wednesday 30 September, 2026.

Full Schedule of Events

• Chapel Rendezvous — Thursday, October 1, 2026, from 4:00 p.m., within the LTV premises.

• Juma’at Service — Friday, October 2, 2026, by 1:00 p.m., at the Lagos State Secretariat Mosque, CBD, Alausa, Ikeja.

• Gala and Awards Night — Friday, October 2, 2026, by 4:00 p.m., at the BOS Hall, LTV Complex, Lateef Jakande Road, Agidingbi, Ikeja.

• Thanksgiving Service — Sunday, October 4, 2026, from 10:00 a.m., at the Chapel of Christ the Light (Interdenominational), CBD, Alausa, Ikeja.

The NUJ Lagos State Council in a statement signed by its Chairman, Press Week Committee, Mr Wale Akodu, is calling on journalists across the state to turn out in large numbers and actively participate in the week’s activities.

The Council noted that beyond the celebrations, the Press Week offers media practitioners a unique opportunity to network, exchange ideas, strengthen professional bonds, and celebrate the contributions of journalists to the growth and development of society.

The 2026 NUJ Lagos Press Week is expected to be a memorable gathering of media professionals and stakeholders, as journalists come together to celebrate their shared values, promote unity, and recommit themselves to the ideals of responsible and professional journalism.