The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, will serve as Chief Host at the 2026 Annual Conference and Awards of the Crime Correspondents Association of Nigeria (CCAN), where security and media stakeholders will deliberate on emerging threats to the 2027 general elections.
The conference, scheduled for Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at the Police Resource Centre, Jabi, Abuja, will focus on the theme: “Navigating Security Challenges in the 2027 Election: The Role of the Media in Combating Fake News.”
CCAN General Secretary, Peter Ireh, disclosed this in a statement, noting that the gathering would bring together security chiefs, media executives, journalists, policymakers and other stakeholders to examine threats capable of undermining the country’s democratic process.
The conference comes amid growing concerns over misinformation, fake news, information manipulation, electoral violence and other security challenges ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The Director-General of the Voice of Nigeria, Mallam Jibrin Baba Ndace, is expected to deliver the keynote address, focusing on the responsibility of the media in promoting information integrity, responsible journalism and democratic stability.
Speaking ahead of the event, CCAN National Chairman, Festus Fifen, described the conference as a timely intervention in Nigeria’s preparations for the 2027 elections.
Fifen stressed that securing the country ahead of the polls required collective responsibility, particularly in tackling misinformation and dangerous narratives capable of triggering tension and threatening national peace.
He said the media had a critical role in ensuring that accurate information prevailed over fake news, adding that the conference would provide an opportunity for security agencies and media professionals to strengthen collaboration and develop practical strategies for addressing information-related threats before, during and after the elections.
The event will also feature an awards presentation to recognise individuals and institutions whose contributions have advanced national security, public service and professional excellence.
CCAN called on journalists, security agencies, government officials, civil society organisations, policymakers and members of the public to participate in the conference.
The 2026 Annual Conference and Awards will commence at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 11, at the Police Resource Centre, Jabi, Abuja.
As preparations for the 2027 general elections gather momentum, the conference is expected to reinforce the importance of cooperation between the media and security institutions in protecting the electoral process and safeguarding Nigeria’s information space.
