Okubor to Chair 2026 DOPF Conference, Lecture Series in Asaba

The Chief Strategist to the Delta State Government, Dr. Festus Goziem Okubor, will chair the 2026 Annual Conference and 6th Lecture Series of the Delta Online Publishers Forum, DOPF.

The conference is scheduled for Wednesday, October 21, at David’s Event Centre, GRA, Asaba, Delta State.

Chairman of the Conference Planning Committee, Dn. Chijioke Williams Ugbolue, mnipr, and Secretary, Comrade Josephine Omodior, said Okubor was chosen to chair the event because of his wealth of experience in politics, public administration, public policy and governance.

The conference, which begins at 11:00 a.m., has as theme, “Democracy Under Pressure: Electoral Integrity, Security Challenges and Media Accountability in Nigeria.”

The event is expected to bring together media professionals, political leaders, government officials, academics and other stakeholders to discuss challenges confronting Nigeria’s democratic development.

The Forum has also requested Okubor to deliver the opening address and provide perspectives on electoral integrity, security challenges and media accountability, particularly the responsibilities of political institutions, the media and other stakeholders in strengthening democratic values.

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Okubor, a seasoned public servant, served as Chairman of Ika North East Local Government Council in 2002; first State Director of Protocol at Delta State Government House in 2003; Commissioner for Special Duties, Information and Health; Chief of Staff, Government House, Asaba; and Chairman, Governing Council, Delta State Polytechnic, Ogwashi-Uku.

He has served as Chief Strategist to successive administrations, including the present administration of Governor Sheriff Francis Oborevwori.

Meanwhile, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori is expected to attend the conference as Special Guest of Honour.

Other expected participants include government officials, security chiefs, media executives, leaders of NUJ, NIPR, NLC and TUC, as well as students of Political Science, Mass Communication and related disciplines.

The DOPF Annual Conference provides a platform for critical engagement on democracy, governance and media responsibility, with this year’s edition focusing on credible journalism, electoral accountability and institutional responsibility.

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