ABUJA — The Nigerian chapter of the International Press Institute (IPI Nigeria) is set to unveil a new headquarters and Press Freedom Hub in Abuja as part of activities marking World Press Freedom Day.
The unveiling ceremony is scheduled for Wednesday, May 6, 2026, and will take place at the new facility located along the Kado Expressway in the Federal Capital Territory.
According to the organisation, the centre is designed to serve as a strategic base for advancing press freedom, strengthening media advocacy, and improving the protection of journalists and media professionals across the country.
IPI Nigeria Secretary, Ahmed I. Shekarau, said the hub will function as the organisation’s operational headquarters for interventions aimed at safeguarding journalists and promoting independent journalism.
Speaking further, IPI Nigeria President, Musikilu Mojeed, explained that the centre will support media advocacy programmes and accelerate efforts to address threats faced by journalists.
He added that the facility will also serve as a platform for regular reviews of media freedom and journalist safety, while promoting policy and legal reforms to strengthen independent reporting. The hub, he noted, will also foster dialogue between the media, government, and other key stakeholders.
The organisation stated that the initiative is aimed at strengthening institutional responses to challenges such as censorship, harassment, and safety risks confronting journalists in Nigeria.
IPI Nigeria is affiliated with the International Press Institute, a global network of media professionals operating in over 100 countries. Founded in 1950, the body has been involved in defending press freedom globally for more than seven decades.
In Nigeria, IPI was established in the 1970s by prominent media figures including the late Alhaji Lateef Jakande, the late Alhaji Ismaila Isa Funtua, Chief Segun Osoba, the late Malam Wada Maida, and Chief Sam Amuka-Pemu.
Since its formation, the organisation has continued to advocate for press freedom, media independence, and improved safety for journalists across the country.
