John Momoh to Inspire Rotary Leaders at District Seminar

Veteran broadcaster and Chairman/CEO of Channels Media Group, Dr John Momoh, has been named the lead speaker at the 2026 Rotary International District 9112 Team Learning Seminar (DTLS), a high-level leadership forum scheduled for February 20–21, 2026, at the Orchid Hotel, Lekki, Lagos.

The announcement was made by the District Governor-elect of Rotary International District 9112, Rotarian Layi Abdoye, in a statement issued yesterday in Abuja by the District Public Image Committee, chaired by Victor Ojelabi.

Abdoye described the seminar as a mandatory leadership programme for district officers preparing to serve in the 2026–2027 Rotary year, noting that the District Team Learning Seminar remains a cornerstone of Rotary’s leadership development framework.

According to the statement, the DTLS reflects Rotary International’s long-standing commitment to capacity building, knowledge sharing, and service excellence across its global network.

Momoh’s selection as the headline speaker underscores the intersection of ethical leadership, media responsibility, and community service—values closely aligned with Rotary’s guiding principle of Service Above Self.

He is expected to address over 200 Rotary leaders on the theme, “How the Media Can Influence Purposeful and Ethical Leadership.”

A Paul Harris Fellow, Momoh is widely regarded as one of Nigeria’s most influential media professionals, with nearly five decades of experience in broadcast journalism. His career spans roles as a news anchor, senior reporter, and media executive before he co-founded Channels Television in 1995 with his wife, Sola.

Under his leadership, Channels Television has grown into Nigeria’s most trusted independent news network and one of Africa’s leading broadcast organisations.

The station has won the Best TV Station of the Year award a record 16 times and is credited with redefining professional television journalism in Nigeria through editorial discipline, factual reporting, and sustained investment in human capital and technology.

Channels Television has also received multiple honours from the Association for International Broadcasting and became the first Nigerian television station to secure a nomination at the International Emmy Awards for its contribution to the International Children’s Day of Broadcasting.

Beyond institutional achievements, Momoh has received numerous national and international honours.

In 2005, he was conferred with the national honours of Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON) and the National Productivity Order of Merit (NPOM).

He has also received Lifetime Achievement Awards from the Nigerian Information Society and the University of Lagos Alumni Association, among others.

Momoh was the first private-sector broadcaster to be elected Chairman of the Broadcasting Organisations of Nigeria (BON) and currently serves as President of the Chevening Alumni Association of Nigeria.

His international recognitions include the Planet Africa Leadership Award in Canada, the African Achievers Award, and the Constituency for Africa Award.

A strong advocate for youth development and education, Momoh serves on the boards of several civic and educational organisations, including Junior Achievement Nigeria, reflecting his commitment to mentoring future leaders.

His participation at the 2026 District Team Learning Seminar is expected to provide Rotary leaders with practical insights into leadership, mentorship, ethical decision-making, institutional trust-building, and the role of effective communication in sustaining social impact.

Rotary International District 9112, which covers parts of Lagos and Ogun states, continues to strengthen its leadership culture through structured learning, inter-district collaboration, and community-driven service initiatives.

With John Momoh leading discussions at the seminar, the 2026 DTLS is shaping up to be a defining moment in Rotary leadership preparation, blending global humanitarian values with real-world professional excellence at a time when credible leadership and responsible communication are increasingly vital.