Just Event Online TV (JEO TV) has marked its 10th anniversary in grand style, celebrating a decade of journalism, impact and service, with prominent personalities, media practitioners and academics commending the organisation’s contributions to journalism and community development in Kwara State.
The anniversary celebration which took place on Monday, November 9, 2026, at Rotana Hotel in Ilorin, featured discussions on the role of online media in the 2027 general elections, citizen engagement and electoral integrity.
Speaking at the event, the Chairman of the occasion and former Provost of the College of Education, Ilorin, Dr. Ayinla Agaka, described JEO TV’s growth over the past decade as commendable, recalling that “the organisation started as a seemingly modest initiative but had grown into a recognised media brand.”
Dr. Agaka recounted how a report published about him by the platform generated widespread attention within minutes, demonstrating the growing influence of online journalism.
He appreciated the management for the honour of chairing the occasion and announced a donation towards the continued growth of the organisation.
Delivering the first anniversary lecture, the Senior Adviser and Counsellor to the Kwara State Governor, Mallam Sa’adu Salahu, FNIPR, called for responsible use of online media ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Speaking on the theme, “Online Media and the 2027 Elections: Political Communication, Citizen Engagement and Democratic Accountability,” Salahu congratulated JEO TV on its 10th anniversary and commended its contributions to journalism.
He noted that political communication in Nigeria had evolved significantly alongside changes in the media landscape.
According to him, radio and television previously dominated the dissemination of political messages, while newspapers and broadcast stations largely determined the issues that received sustained public attention.
Highlighting Kwara State’s political history, Salahu referenced the return to democratic governance in 1999, the growing influence of Facebook in 2015 and the circulation of political messages through WhatsApp during the 2019 O To Ge movement.
He also identified TikTok and X, formerly Twitter, as platforms that have continued to expand political conversations and public engagement.
Salahu noted that online media would play an increasingly significant role in shaping political participation and democratic accountability as Nigeria approaches the 2027 elections.
Meanwhile, the second guest lecturer, Professor Saudat Baki of the Department of Mass Communication, University of Ilorin, emphasised the importance of fact-checking and responsible information dissemination in safeguarding electoral integrity.
Delivering a lecture titled “Digital Journalism and Electoral Integrity,” Baki commended JEO TV for its contributions to the media industry, expressing pride in her association with the organisation.
She stressed that electoral matters should concern every citizen, irrespective of their eligibility to vote, noting that the credibility of elections affects the entire society.
In his goodwill message, Barrister Taofeeq Olateju traced the conception of JEO TV to 10 years ago, describing its establishment as a reflection of the founder’s passion and commitment to media practice.
He recalled meeting the Chief Executive Officer at a friend’s gathering, where he was impressed by his energy and dedication to delivering quality event coverage.
Also speaking, the President of the Ilorin Emirate Youth Development Association (IEYDA), Alhaji Usman Mohammed Jagunma, who disclosed that his relationship with JEO TV began about eight years ago through the association’s activities, described the platform as “an indispensable media partner to IEYDA,” maintaining that the association could hardly do without its services.
Jagunma further stated that JEO TV had demonstrated the capacity to deliver news coverage comparable to that of major national media organisations, urging the public to patronise and support the brand.
Also speaking, chairman of Ifelodun Local Government Hon. Femi Yusuf described JEO TV as one of the forces contributing to developments in Kwara State, while expressing confidence in the organisation’s capacity and its influence in the state.
The anniversary celebration brought together media practitioners, academics, political stakeholders, community leaders and other dignitaries to celebrate JEO TV’s decade of operations and reflect on the evolving media landscape.