Journalism: APPMEN advance plans for national conference
By Everest Ezihe, Abuja
As part of their commitments towards the upliftment of journalism profession in Nigeria, the Association of Proprietors of Private Media Establishment of Nigeria, APPMEN, Abuja has advanced plans to host industry leaders, policymakers, government officials, corporate partners, and Nigeria’s fastest-growing community of private media proprietors, digital content creators and media entrepreneurs to a one day national conference narrative.
According to a press statement issued and endorsed by Felix Onuah, APPMEN FCT Council Coordinator and Chairman, Conference Planning Committee, and Chief Prescious
Enebuse, APPMEN National Coordinator, and made available to news men.
They pointed out that the essence of the conference is to reposition Nigeria’s private media and digital content ecosystem as a strategic force for national development, job creation, responsible story telling, and economic growth.
The APPMEN/Content Creators 2026 Conference with the theme: Voice, Vision, Purpose — Nigeria’s Media Owners and Content Creators is scheduled to hold on Thursday, September 24, 2026 at the AIG Aishatu Abubakar Baju Hall, Beside TETFUND Headquarters, Maitama, Abuja-Nigeria.
They reiterated that in an era where influence moves at the speed of a post, APPMEN believes that structure, training, and partnerships are what turn voices into institutions.
“This conference brings together the people who own media platforms, the people who build audiences, and the institutions that shape policy”.
The program they equally informed is designed in two impactful phases to balance capacity building with national recognition, even as the event is detailed to have both morning and evening sessions.
The morning session they said, is a high-level capacity and policy forum for media proprietors, content creators, regulators, and development partners, and it will feature master class training led by legal experts, media scholars, and industry practitioners, with a panel discussion on : The Future of Nigerian Media — Policy, Platforms, and Purpose, as well as interactive question and answer session, stakeholder commitments, and a communique.
They also informed that the evening session would entails gala night and cocktail and will be an evening of honor, culture, and collaboration dedicated to celebrating excellence and forging partnerships.
“The session will include an investiture ceremony, award presentation to credible and patriotic Nigerians, unveiling of ambassadors for,The Leadership We Want Campaign, and the formal presentation of the maiden edition of APPMEN Magazine”.
The group passionately called on the Federal and State Governments, Regulatory Bodies, Corporate Organizations, Development Agencies, and Media Support Institutions for mutual collaborative partnership noting that their sponsorship will directly funds creator training, legal aid, safety programs, and platforms that will amplify Nigerian stories to the world.
They described the program as historical event anchored in building a media sector that is ethical, profitable, and patriotic
They equally requested that for partnership, exhibition, and sponsorship opportunities, under listed numbers should be contacted
08036443430, 08020505121, 08050205121 and Website: _www.appmen.com.ng.
It’s important to know that the Association of Proprietors of Private Media Establishments of Nigeria, APPMEN, is the umbrella body for owners and operators of private media platforms across Nigeria.
Their mandate is to promote professionalism, defend press freedom, build capacity, and ensure that private media remains a credible pillar of democracy and national development.
They also appeal for people’s attendance, partnership, and support as they continue to amplify Voice, Vision and Purpose for Nigeria through their media.
