JONATHAN, OLUREMI TINUBU, RIBADU, AJAYI, ODODO, FALEKE, KARIMI, ABEJIDE, SALMAN, DURO MESEKO, IDRUFEM, FEMI OLUBIYO, INFORMATION, DEFENCE, EDUCATION, YOUTH MINISTERS, IGP DISU, OTHERS TO GRACE CHIEF AIYENALE FRED JIMOH’S ‘SECURING THE INFORMATION SPACE’ BOOK LAUNCH IN ABUJA
Former President Goodluck Jonathan to Chair Occasion as First Lady Oluremi Tinubu Serves as Mother of the Day; NSA Nuhu Ribadu to Deliver Keynote, DSS DG Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi to Give Special Address
The Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, is set to host a major convergence of political leaders, security chiefs, government officials, legislators, media professionals, academics and other stakeholders on Sunday, September 13, 2026, as prominent Nigerians converge on Merit House, Maitama, for the public presentation of Securing the Information Space, a new book authored by media professional and publisher Chief Aiyenale Fred Jimoh.
The high-profile event, which will also feature the presentation of awards, is expected to provide a significant platform for national reflection on the increasingly strategic relationship between information, national security, democratic governance, public communication and Nigeria’s rapidly changing media environment.
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At the centre of the occasion is former President Goodluck Jonathan, who will serve as Chairman of the Book Launch. His role places the event within the broader context of Nigeria’s democratic experience and the continuing national conversation about the responsibilities of political leadership, the media and citizens in an information-driven society.
The First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, will serve as Mother of the Day, bringing a prominent social and national-development dimension to the gathering.
Adding a strong security perspective to the programme, the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, will attend as Special Guest of Honour and Keynote Speaker. Ribadu’s expected keynote address is particularly significant given the central argument suggested by the book’s title: that the information environment has become an increasingly important component of national security.
Also expected at the event is the Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi, who will serve as Special Guest and deliver a Special Address.
The convergence of the NSA and DSS Director-General at the launch is expected to provide an important opportunity for stakeholders to examine the intersection between information management, intelligence, security, public trust and the protection of Nigeria’s democratic institutions.
Governor Ododo, Faleke, Karimi, Abejide, Salman and Duro Meseko Expected
The political dimension of the occasion will be reinforced by the expected presence of Kogi State Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo, alongside prominent political and legislative figures including Hon. James Abiodun Faleke, Senator Sunday Karimi, Hon. Leke Abejide, Salman, and Duro Meseko.
Their expected participation is significant, particularly because Chief Aiyenale Fred Jimoh has remained an active voice in political communication, public affairs and discussions surrounding governance and democratic development.
The event is consequently expected to attract stakeholders from across political divides, reflecting the author’s stated interest in creating platforms where issues affecting Nigeria can be discussed beyond narrow partisan considerations.
Also expected are representatives and personalities associated with IDRUFEM, alongside Femi Olubiyo, further broadening the institutional and professional character of the gathering.
Ministers, IGP Disu, Security and Government Officials
The expected attendance of members of the Federal Executive Council will give the occasion additional national prominence.
Among those expected to grace the event are the Minister of Information, Minister of Defence, Minister of Education, and Minister of Youth Development.
Their anticipated participation is particularly relevant to the central themes surrounding Securing the Information Space. Information policy, education, national defence, youth engagement and public communication are increasingly interconnected in determining how citizens consume information and how effectively government communicates its policies.
The expected presence of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, will equally bring another important dimension to the conversation, particularly concerning policing, public information, social stability and the management of information during periods of national tension.
Together, the expected gathering of political office holders, security chiefs, ministers, legislators, media executives and civil society actors makes the book presentation considerably more than a conventional literary ceremony.
Why the Information Space Matters
Nigeria’s information environment has undergone a profound transformation.
The traditional gatekeeping role of newspapers, radio and television now exists alongside an expansive digital ecosystem in which social media platforms, blogs, online publications, citizen journalism, artificial intelligence and instant messaging have dramatically altered how Nigerians receive and distribute information.
The transformation has created enormous opportunities for democratic participation. Citizens can now express opinions, scrutinise public officials, expose wrongdoing and participate in national debates with unprecedented speed.
But the same environment has also created serious challenges.
Misinformation, disinformation, manipulated content, impersonation, sensationalism and deliberately misleading narratives can travel across the country within minutes. In an increasingly interconnected society, the consequences can extend beyond reputational damage to issues involving public order, electoral integrity, communal relations and national security.
It is within this complex environment that the subject of Securing the Information Space becomes particularly relevant.
The challenge for Nigeria is not simply how to control information, but how to protect the integrity of the information ecosystem without compromising constitutional freedoms, responsible journalism and legitimate democratic dissent.
That balance is likely to constitute one of the most important issues surrounding the book launch.
A Conversation Between Security and Democracy
The presence of former President Goodluck Jonathan, NSA Nuhu Ribadu and DSS Director-General Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi gives the event an unusual combination of democratic, political and security perspectives.
Jonathan represents Nigeria’s contemporary democratic experience at the highest level of political leadership. Ribadu represents the country’s strategic national-security architecture, while Ajayi brings the perspective of intelligence and internal security.
Their combined presence provides an opportunity for a broader national conversation about how information should be treated as a strategic national asset while preserving the fundamental principles of an open society.
For journalists and media organisations, the question is equally important: how can the media maintain its role as a watchdog while resisting the pressures of political manipulation, commercial sensationalism and the speed-driven culture of digital publishing?
For government, the challenge is how to communicate policies effectively, respond rapidly to misinformation and build public confidence without allowing strategic communication to degenerate into propaganda.
For young Nigerians, who constitute a major segment of the digital population, media and information literacy has become increasingly important.
Chief Aiyenale Fred Jimoh and the Book
For Chief Aiyenale Fred Jimoh, the author and publisher, the publication of Securing the Information Space represents an extension of his longstanding engagement with journalism, public affairs, political communication and national development.
The book launch and award presentation will therefore provide an opportunity to bring together many of the sectors that shape Nigeria’s information ecosystem.
From the newsroom to the political arena, from the security establishment to the legislature, from universities to civil society, the information space affects virtually every aspect of contemporary Nigerian life.
The calibre of personalities expected at Merit House suggests that the organisers intend the occasion to become a serious forum for intellectual and national engagement.
Awards to Recognise National Contributions
The programme will also feature an award presentation, designed to recognise individuals and institutions whose contributions to public service, leadership, security, journalism, democracy and national development merit commendation.
The awards component adds another dimension to the event by celebrating service while creating an opportunity to encourage excellence and responsible leadership.
In an era when public discourse is often dominated by controversy, the recognition of individuals who have contributed positively to society can serve as an important reminder that leadership is ultimately measured by impact.
Merit House, Maitama Becomes the Meeting Point
By bringing together former presidential leadership, the First Lady, the National Security Adviser, the DSS Director-General, the Inspector-General of Police, federal ministers, a state governor, lawmakers, political leaders and media stakeholders, the September 13, 2026 gathering at Merit House, Maitama, Abuja, is positioned to attract considerable national attention.
The event will not only celebrate the publication of a new book. It will provide an avenue for stakeholders to interrogate one of the defining challenges of contemporary Nigeria: how to secure the nation’s information space while strengthening, rather than weakening, democracy.
At a time when information can influence elections, shape public opinion, affect national security and determine the success or failure of government policies, the conversation could hardly be more important.
For Chief Aiyenale Fred Jimoh, the launch of Securing the Information Space is consequently both a literary milestone and a call for greater responsibility.
And with Goodluck Jonathan as Chairman, Senator Oluremi Tinubu as Mother of the Day, Nuhu Ribadu as Special Guest of Honour and Keynote Speaker, Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi as Special Guest and Special Address Speaker, alongside Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo, James Faleke, Sunday Karimi, Leke Abejide, Salman, Duro Meseko, IDRUFEM, Femi Olubiyo, federal ministers, IGP Disu and other dignitaries, Merit House, Maitama, Abuja, is set to become a major meeting point for Nigeria’s political, security, media and intellectual communities on Sunday, September 13, 2026.
DemocracyNewslineNewspaper September 4, 2026
