APPMEN to Engage Lagos Government, INEC, Security Agencies Ahead of 2027 Elections
By Primetime Reports
The Association of Proprietors of Private Media Establishment of Nigeria (APPMEN) has announced plans to host its inaugural stakeholders meeting and end-of-year get-together for its Lagos State Council in December 2026.
The meeting, organised by the association’s National Secretariat in Abuja, is expected to bring together proprietors of private media establishments across Lagos State to discuss the role of the private media sector in promoting credible, peaceful and non-violent elections ahead of the 2027 general elections.
With the theme, “Professionalism, Protection and Prosperity — Positioning Private Media for Credible Elections and Sustainable Business,” the gathering is designed to strengthen collaboration among private media owners while addressing professional, operational and economic challenges confronting the industry.
In a statement announcing the event, APPMEN said the convergence had become necessary given the critical role of private media in Lagos, regarded as Nigeria’s media capital, in shaping public opinion, promoting responsible political discourse, fact-checking information and educating voters ahead of the 2027 elections.
The association noted that media organisations must be professionally equipped, financially empowered and adequately protected to effectively discharge their responsibilities during the electioneering period.
It said the meeting would focus on its three-point philosophy of Professionalism, Protection and Prosperity, which is aimed at repositioning private media establishments for greater relevance and sustainability.
Under the professionalism initiative, APPMEN disclosed that its Institute for Communication and Media Studies, headquartered in Asokoro, Abuja, with a Lagos Study Centre expected to open soon, would provide specialised training for reporters, presenters and editors.
The proposed training programmes will cover election reporting, fact-checking, conflict-sensitive journalism and compliance with the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) Code on political broadcasting.
According to the association, members will also have priority access to a Certificate in Election and Governance Reporting programme ahead of the 2027 general elections.
On protection, APPMEN said it was working towards strengthening institutional support for members through legal advisory services and coordinated engagement with regulatory and security agencies, including the NBC, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Nigeria Police Force, Department of State Services (DSS) and the Lagos State Government.
The association also announced plans to unveil the APPMEN Lagos Election Monitoring and Rapid Response Desk to address challenges that could affect members’ operations during the electioneering period.
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On the economic empowerment component, APPMEN said its Multi-Purpose Cooperative Society would provide members with opportunities for election-period business support, joint advertising negotiations, equipment financing and insurance services.
It explained that the initiative was designed to enable private media organisations to benefit from opportunities in the election economy, particularly in political advertising, campaign jingles, voter education programmes and election debates.
A major highlight of the proposed meeting will be a high-level dialogue on government-media partnership for peaceful 2027 elections.
APPMEN disclosed that invitations had been extended to the Lagos State Government, INEC Lagos, NBC, Ministry of Information and security agencies to participate in discussions on regulatory expectations, government support and the responsibilities of private media organisations in ensuring credible elections.
The association said the dialogue would provide an opportunity for media proprietors and relevant government institutions to establish stronger working relationships ahead of the elections.
The meeting is open to proprietors of private radio and television stations, newspapers, online publications, blogs, podcasts and content production organisations operating in Lagos State.
Although attendance will be free, registration will be compulsory for planning and security purposes.
The exact date and venue of the December 2026 gathering are expected to be announced later.
For enquiries, partnership opportunities and registration, interested participants can contact the APPMEN National Secretariat on 08036443430 or 08020505121, or visit www.appmen.com.ng.
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The association reaffirmed its commitment to professionalising the media, protecting its members, promoting business sustainability and strengthening democracy ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Signed: National Secretariat, Association of Proprietors of Private Media Establishment of Nigeria (APPMEN).
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