IGP Disu to host crime correspondents’ convention

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, will function Chief Host of the 2026 Annual Conference and Awards of the Crime Correspondents Association of Nigeria (CCAN), bringing the nation’s safety management to the forefront of important conversations on safeguarding the 2027 common elections.

CCAN General Secretary, Peter Ireh, made this identified in a press

assertion, Sunday in Abuja, stating that the convention, scheduled for Wednesday, November 11, 2026, in Abuja, was coming at an important time as Nigeria intensifies preparations for the forthcoming elections amid rising considerations over faux information, info manipulation, electoral violence, and different safety threats able to undermining democratic stability.

It learn partially, “The convention with the theme: ‘Navigating Security Challenges in the 2027 Election: The Role of the Media in Combating Fake News,’ will carry collectively safety chiefs, media executives, journalists, policymakers, and different stakeholders to look at rising threats and strengthen collaboration towards peaceable, credible elections.

“The choice of IGP Disu to function chief host underscores the significance of sustained engagement between safety establishments and the media in addressing misinformation, selling public confidence, and strengthening nationwide safety.

“The Director-General of the Voice of Nigeria, Mallam Jibrin Baba Ndace, will deliver the keynote address, drawing attention to the media’s responsibility in promoting information integrity, responsible journalism, and democratic stability,” Ireh added.

He mentioned whereas talking forward of the convention, CCAN National Chairman, Festus Fifen, described the gathering as a well timed intervention in Nigeria’s preparations for the 2027 elections, stressing that the battle in opposition to insecurity should even be fought within the info area.

Fifen mentioned, “As we approach the 2027 general elections, the responsibility of securing Nigeria cannot be left to security agencies alone. The media has a critical role to play in ensuring that accurate information prevails over fake news, misinformation and narratives capable of triggering tension and threatening national peace.”

The CCAN chairman added that the convention would offer an essential platform for safety businesses and media professionals to change concepts, strengthen skilled relationships and develop sensible approaches to combating information-related threats earlier than, throughout and after the elections.

According to the secretary, “The convention will function an awards presentation recognising people and establishments whose contributions have superior nationwide safety, public service {and professional} excellence.

“CCAN is due to this fact calling on journalists, safety businesses, authorities officers, civil society organisations, policymakers and members of the general public to take part within the convention and contribute to the nationwide dialog on securing Nigeria’s electoral future.

“The 2026 CCAN Annual Conference and Awards might be held on the Police Resource Centre, Jabi, Abuja, on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.

“As Nigeria approaches another defining electoral cycle, the message is clear: securing the ballot also means securing the information space. The fight against fake news is a collective responsibility, and the time to act is now.”