Afia Media, Nigeria’s only broadcaster dedicated to the South-East on the DStv and GOtv platforms, has announced the launch of the Afia Annual Lecture and Awards, an initiative conceived to bring together leaders from government, business, academia, culture and civil society to discuss the future of the region and celebrate excellence across the South-East.

The initiative is expected to become a yearly gathering focused on thought leadership, policy dialogue, regional development and the recognition of outstanding contributions to society.

The inaugural edition, themed “Uwa Bu Afia: Trading Ideas for Development,” is scheduled to be held in Enugu in the fourth quarter of 2026. The event will be broadcast live on Afia TV (DStv Channel 263 and GOtv), Afia 99.3 FM Enugu, and streamed digitally to audiences across Nigeria and the diaspora.

According to the organisers, the Annual Lecture and Awards are designed as a platform that will convene policymakers, business leaders, academics, innovators, creatives, development partners and other stakeholders to examine opportunities and challenges facing the South-East.

Speaking on the initiative, the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Afia Media, Emeka Mba, said the platform reflects the organisation’s commitment to amplifying the voices, aspirations and development priorities of the region.

“The South East is one of Nigeria’s most entrepreneurial and culturally vibrant regions. The Afia Annual Lecture and Awards are designed to provide a credible platform for dialogue, recognition and collective action towards the region’s future,” Mba said.

The programme will feature two major segments: the Afia Annual Lecture, bringing together public and private sector leaders, policymakers and development stakeholders for high-level conversations on the future of the region, and the Afia Awards Gala, celebrating individuals and institutions making significant contributions to society.