The Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Kwara State has announced activities of its annual Press Week  with the grand finale to hold next Wednesday, at Shalom Hall, City of Refuge, via Water View GRA, Ilorin, by 4:00pm.

The event, designed to celebrate journalists, promote professional development, and strengthen collaboration between the media and critical stakeholders in governance and society, has as its Chairman David Babalola, while the Special Guest of Honour is Gov AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq.

A major highlight of the event will be presentations by two distinguished members of the Kwara State Executive Council.

According to the planning committe’s chairman, Mallam Abdulhakeem Garba, the Keynote Speaker is Oloruntoyosi Thomas, to speak on issues bordering on development, innovation, and opportunities within the evolving livestock sector, while also addressing the role of strategic communication in national growth.

Also expected to deliver a special address as Guest Speaker is the commissioner for communication, Bola Olukoju, who will speak on government-media relations, information management, and the critical role of journalism in deepening democratic governance and public accountability.

The event will also feature the Royal Father of the Day, Joel Olaniyi Oyatoye Titiloye, The Oloro of Oro.

As part of activities lined up for the Press Week, a fitness exercise and table tennis competition will hold on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at the George Innih Stadium, Ilorin, beginning at 7:00am.

The Correspondents’ Chapel said the event will bring together media practitioners, government officials, royal fathers, captains of industry, civil society actors, and members of the public to celebrate excellence in journalism and encourage ethical media practice.