The stage is set for the Ambassador Segun Olusola Annual Lecture, a high-profile gathering designed to shape the future of Nigerian broadcasting industry.
Organised by the Nigerian Broadcasters Merit Awards (NBMA) in collaboration with Faculty of Communication and Media Studies, University of Lagos, with the support of Communication and Media Studies Students’ Association (COMSSA), the lecture will hold at Afe Babalola Auditorium, University of Lagos, on Tuesday, July 21, beginning at 9am.
With the theme: ‘Passing the Mic: Bridging Generations, Restoring Professionalism and Securing the Future of Broadcasting’, the two-hour lecture will bring together accomplished industry leaders, regulators, academics, broadcasters and emerging media professionals to examine critical issues surrounding mentorship, professionalism, regulation, innovation and future of Nigeria’s broadcasting industry.
The Vice Chancellor of University of Lagos, Prof. Folasade Ogunsola, will serve as the Chief Host, while the Dean of Faculty of Communication and Media Studies, University of Lagos, Prof. Sunday Oloruntola, would serve as the Host. Delivering the keynote addresses are renowned broadcaster Mr. Sonny Irabor; Chairman, Independent Broadcasters Association of Nigeria (IBAN), Dr. Tijjani Ramalan; and Lagos Zonal Director, National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), Mr. Ralph Akpan.
The lecture will be anchored and moderated by music star and presenter Zdon Paporella, who will guide conversations focused on the evolving landscape of broadcasting in Nigeria.
The panel session will feature distinguished media professionals including Gbemileke Oscar Oyinsan, Cordelia Okpei, MC Icewater, Victory Wilson, Shine Begho Usanga, Moses Humphrey and Abigail Isaiah, who will offer practical perspectives on the challenges, opportunities and responsibilities shaping the next generation of broadcasters.
Beyond the keynote presentations and panel discussions, the lecture will provide a valuable platform for networking, knowledge exchange, and meaningful engagement between experienced professionals and aspiring broadcasters.
It also seeks to reinforce the enduring values of professionalism, excellence, ethical practice, innovation and intergenerational mentorship within Nigeria’s broadcasting ecosystem.
The Annual Lecture was instituted to preserve and celebrate the remarkable legacy of the late Ambassador Segun Olusola, a distinguished broadcaster, diplomat and nation-builder, while fostering conversations that will strengthen the future of the broadcasting profession.
Media executives, station owners, regulators, academics, communication scholars, policymakers, students, and other distinguished stakeholders from across the country are expected to attend.