Oriontimes Newsroom, November 5, 2026
The Osun Online Publishers Association (OOPA) has announced plans to host its 2026 Digital Media Week from December 1 to 6, 2026, with a high-level public lecture featuring the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone 11, AIG B. S. Ewah, as one of the major highlights.
The annual programme, organised by OOPA through its Digital Media Week Planning Committee, is part of the association's sustained efforts to promote professionalism, responsible digital journalism and capacity development among online publishers in Osun State.
The 2026 edition is themed "Fake News: Challenge for Online Reportage and National Security Implications." It is expected to bring together media practitioners, security stakeholders, government representatives, civil society organisations and other relevant stakeholders to examine the growing challenges of misinformation and the implications of digital information dissemination for national security.
The public lecture is scheduled to hold on Thursday, December 3, 2026, at OSAMDO, opposite Life Oasis International Church, Osogbo, Osun State. Proceedings are expected to commence at 11:00 a.m.
AIG B. S. Ewah, psc(+), FCAI, MSPSP, Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Zone 11, Osogbo, will deliver the public lecture as the Guest Speaker.
The lecture is expected to provide an important platform for examining the responsibilities of online publishers in promoting information integrity, strengthening public confidence and ensuring that media reportage does not inadvertently undermine public safety and national security.
Speaking on the objectives of the programme, the Chairman of the Digital Media Week Planning Committee, Jamiu Raji, and the Committee Secretary, Boluwatife Adedokun, said the initiative was designed to strengthen professional standards and encourage responsible journalism in the digital space.
They stated that the programme would provide opportunities for knowledge exchange, professional engagement and constructive discussions on the relationship between digital journalism, public accountability and national security.
Activities lined up for the six-day celebration include a press conference, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, public lecture, launch of the OOPA Digital House, awards and recognition, dinner and a refresher course for members.
The association also recognises the continued support and fatherly guidance of its Patron, His Royal Majesty, Oba (Dr.) Hammed Adekunle Oyelude Makama, Tegbosun III, CON, the Olowu of Owu-Kuta, whose patronage remains an important part of OOPA's institutional development.
OOPA invites media professionals, government officials, security agencies, civil society organisations, members of the public and other stakeholders to participate in the 2026 Digital Media Week.
For enquiries and further information, interested persons may contact 08030486162 or 08166817863.
Signed:
Jamiu Raji
Chairman, Digital Media Week Planning Committee
Boluwatife Adedokun
Secretary, Digital Media Week Planning Committee
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