IPI Nigeria to unveil ‘Book of Infamy’ at annual conference, AGM

The International Press Institute (IPI) Nigeria will unveil its Book of Infamy at the organisation’s 2025 Annual Conference and General Meeting (AGM), scheduled to hold from 2 to 3 December 2025 at the NICON Luxury Hotel, Abuja.

The Book of Infamy is a dedicated publication chronicling documented cases of media repression, harassment of journalists, and violations of press freedom across Nigeria. The initiative forms part of IPI Nigeria’s broader accountability framework aimed at spotlighting individuals, institutions and practices that undermine media independence.

In a joint statement issued on Wednesday, IPI Nigeria President, Musikilu Mojeed, and the organisation’s Legal Adviser, Tobi Soniyi, said this year’s conference will centre on the theme: “Addressing Media Repression and Safeguarding Democratic Accountability in Nigeria.”

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Over 100 journalists, media executives, academics, senior government officials, and media rights advocates from across the country are expected to attend.

One of the major highlights of the two-day event will be the formal launch of the Book of Infamy, which documents actors — including public officials, security agencies, private individuals and organisations — whose actions or inaction have resulted in the intimidation, arrest or obstruction of journalists and media establishments.

According to IPI Nigeria, the publication is designed as an accountability instrument that exposes recurring violations and strengthens advocacy for a free and safe media environment.

The conference will also feature the induction of new members into IPI Nigeria, expanding the organisation’s professional network and reinforcing its mission to promote ethical journalism, defend media freedom and deepen democratic values in the country.

Speaking ahead of the event, Mojeed said the conference provides “a vital platform for assessing the state of media freedom and journalists’ safety in Nigeria; discussing policy and legal reforms to strengthen independent journalism; and fostering dialogue between the media and government on transparency and accountability.”

He added that the meeting is “also an opportunity to share best practices and global perspectives on protecting press freedom.”

The second day of the gathering will be dedicated to IPI Nigeria’s Annual General Meeting, an exclusive session for registered members.

“The AGM provides a forum to receive and deliberate on reports from the Executive Committee, review the organisation’s progress and strategic direction, and develop new strategies and partnerships to strengthen press freedom and journalists’ safety,” Mojeed said.

First held last year, the IPI Nigeria Annual Conference has quickly become one of the country’s most important forums dedicated to advancing press freedom, democratic accountability and professional excellence in journalism.