BY Janefrances Chibundu
President Bola Tinubu and George Akume, secretary to the government of the federation, are billed to attend the centenary lecture and awards presentation of the Catholic Herald newspaper.
Kayode Egbetokun, inspector-general of police (IGP), and Babajide Sanwo-Olu, governor of Lagos state, are among dignitaries who will be attending the event.
Catholic Herald is a weekly newspaper founded in June 21, 1924, by the Catholic Archdiocese of Lagos.
The event titled ‘The Nigerian State: Transcending Challenges; Attaining True Nationhood’ is slated to hold on October 5, at The Hall, Victoria Island in Lagos state.
In a statement on Friday, Anthony Godonu, director of social communications of the Lagos archdiocese, said the lecture will be delivered by Matthew Kukah, Catholic Bishop of Sokoto diocese.
Godonu noted that the newspaper, which began as a monthly publication, has stood the test of time as it celebrates its 100 years of existence.
“For many years The Catholic Herald was the sole organ of information and opinion for the Catholic Church throughout Nigeria,” Godonu said.
“It started as a monthly publication and has now transformed into a weekly. The paper has had its ups and downs. But here we are today, celebrating 100 years of existence.”
He added the event would to be chaired by Akume, while Sanwo-Olu is expected to be the host, and Alfred Martins, archbishop of Lagos, the chief host.
The lecture will have top government functionaries, political leaders, captains of industries, religious leaders, royal fathers and elder statesmen in attendance.
There will also be an awards presentation to eminent Nigerians, including Femi Otedola.
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