Ebonyi State University (EBSU), Abakaliki, has selected Professor Uwaoma Uche, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration) of Gregory University, Uturu, as the keynote speaker for its 2026 Hybrid Interdisciplinary International Conference.
The conference, organised by the university’s Department of Mass Communication, will take place at the Faculty Auditorium under the theme, “The Nigerian Digital Frontier: Content, Policy, the Battle Against the Fake News Pandemic, Insecurity and Cyber Weaponry.”
Professor Uche is an accomplished communication scholar, strategic communication expert, media personality and international speaker. He is also a fellow of several professional bodies in Nigeria and abroad and serves as Vice President for the South-East zone of the Association of Communication Scholars and Professionals of Nigeria (ACSPN).
At the conference, Uche is expected to examine the evolving digital landscape in Nigeria, with particular attention to the role of content creation, effective policymaking and strategic communication in tackling insecurity and curbing the spread of fake news.
His presentation will also address the opportunities and risks associated with emerging digital technologies, highlighting the responsibilities of media practitioners, communication experts and policymakers in promoting information integrity, strengthening national security and encouraging responsible digital engagement.
The conference is expected to attract academics, researchers, media professionals, policymakers, students and other stakeholders for discussions on the challenges and prospects of Nigeria’s rapidly changing digital environment.
Key areas of discussion will include digital content development, communication policies, misinformation, cybersecurity and the management of Nigeria’s reputation in the global digital space.
Professor Ifeyinwa Nsude, a distinguished Mass Communication scholar, has been appointed Chairman of the Local Organising Committee. Meanwhile, EBSU Vice-Chancellor, Professor Michael Awoke, will serve as the Chief Host, while Professor Chika Asogwa of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti has been selected as the lead speaker.
The organisers expect the gathering to provide an avenue for knowledge exchange, interdisciplinary collaboration and the development of ideas to address emerging challenges in Nigeria’s digital communication sector.
Through the conference, Ebonyi State University aims to encourage informed discussions on how responsible media practices, effective digital policies and stronger cybersecurity measures can contribute to national development and a safer digital environment.
The event will bring together experts from different fields to explore practical approaches to misinformation, digital security and the responsible use of technology in shaping public discourse.
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