The International Press Institute (IPI) Nigeria has named a host of media professionals to its newly reconstituted standing committees.

A statement signed on Monday by IPI Nigeria secretary Ahmed Shekarau said the move is aimed at bolstering press freedom and encouraging responsible journalism across the nation.

The committees, which include fundraising, programming, advocacy, and membership, are composed of accomplished individuals with significant experience in the media industry.

Among the notable appointees are the minister of information and national orientation, Mohammed Idris; Garba Shehu, senior special assistant on media and publicity to former President Muhammadu Buhari; Funke Egbemode, former president of the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE); Emma Agu, former managing director of Champion Newspapers, and Gbemiga Ogunleye, former provost of the Nigerian Institute of Journalism.

Chair: Funke Egbemode

Secretary: Yusuf Alli

Members:

Mohammed Idris

Juliet Bumah

Garba Shehu

Ken Ugbechie

Victoria Ibanga

Olufunke Fadugba

Gbemiga Ogunleye

Chair: Oladotun Oladipo

Secretary: Hajia Sani

Members:

Zainab Okino

Dayo Aiyetan

Catherine Agbo

Emma Agu

Ahmed Shekarau

Chair: Tobi Soniyi

Secretary: Ochiaka Ugwu

Members:

Sule Ya’u Sule

Danlami Nmodu

Laide Abbas

David Ajikobi

Fred Ohwahwa

Membership committee

Chair: Ruqayyah Yusuf Aliyu

Secretary: Linda Dooyum Kpum

Members:

Fidelis Mbah

Naziru Mikailu Abubakar

Bolanle Ismail

The fundraising committee spearheads resource mobilization efforts for IPI Nigeria’s activities.

The programming committee designs impactful initiatives and aligns programs with the institute’s goals.

The advocacy committee drives press freedom campaigns and engages policymakers.

Membership committee expands membership, reviews applications and enhances member participation.

IPI Nigeria president, Musikilu Mojeed, underscored the importance of the appointments. He noted that the committees will play a pivotal role in accelerating the institute’s mission to safeguard press freedom and ensure responsible journalism practices in Nigeria.