NSUK Vice-Chancellor Calls for Ethical Journalism, Media Literacy and Democratic Accountability

The Vice-Chancellor of Nasarawa State University, Keffi (NSUK), Professor Sa’adatu Hassan Liman, has called for stronger collaboration among government, academic institutions and development partners to promote media literacy, ethical journalism and democratic accountability as key drivers of inclusive national development.

Professor Liman made the call through the Director of the Institute of Education, Professor Ngozi P. Nwosu, who represented her and delivered a goodwill message on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at the 3rd Raymond Aleogho Dokpesi Annual Diamond Lecture held at the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Conference Centre in Abuja.

Professor Nwosu commended the organising committee for sustaining the prestigious lecture series and paid tribute to the late media entrepreneur, Dr Raymond Aleogho Dokpesi, CON, the founder of Raypower FM and Africa Independent Television (AIT).

She acknowledged his significant and lasting contributions to the development of Nigeria’s broadcasting industry and the strengthening of democratic governance.

The event, themed “Media, Democracy Consolidation and Development,” brought together prominent government officials, veteran media professionals, academic leaders, development partners and members of the Dokpesi family to discuss the relationship between media freedom, accountability and nation-building.

Speaking on behalf of the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Nwosu emphasised the critical role of higher education institutions in promoting public engagement, developing professional capacities and advancing interdisciplinary research.

She noted that strategic communication and adherence to professional ethics were essential to ensuring that the media effectively performs its role as society’s watchdog while contributing to sustainable national development.

The lecture featured extensive discussions on the future of Nigerian democracy and the media, with participants examining the role of responsible journalism and media institutions in strengthening democratic governance and advancing national development.

The event also featured the presentation of Awards of Excellence to distinguished individuals recognised for their significant contributions to national development.

NSUK’s participation in the national gathering underscored the university’s commitment to intellectual discourse, ethical communication and collaborative engagement with stakeholders to promote Nigeria’s development.