Corruption, embezzlement and maladministration have been identified as barriers to good governance in Nigeria.
This was made known by the former Chairman, Nigerian Communications Commission, Professor Adeolu Akande on Wednesday while delivering a lecture on the topic: “Governance, Citizen Expectations and Breaking Barriers: Lessons for 2027 Elections”, at the 9th anniversary and award ceremony of the South West Guild of Online Publishers (SWEGOP), held at the International Conference Centre, University of Ibadan, Oyo State.
Professor Akande, the Guest Lecturer, ably represented by Dr. Idowu Johnson noted among others that there’s no way security can be improved in the country when citizens don’t have access to basic things of life.
While blaming government on infrastructural decay, he also maintained that as long as insecurity persists in the land, that criminal activities would continue, adding that reverse is the case when it comes to service delivery. 
In his remark, the keynote speaker, Chairman. Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, represented by Mr. Francis Brown, said the occasion was an indication of how valuable the relationship between Dangote Group and the SWEGOP has been.
Speaking further, Mr. Brown explained that the partnership and cooperation enjoyed from the Association have been able to keep the organisation growing.
While congratulating SWEGOP on the milestones achieved so far, he assured the Association that the relationship already established with Dangote Group would continue to wax stronger saying SWEGOP has come to stay.
The Chairman of the Occasion, Dr. Yemi Farounbi, a renowned journalist and innovative media administrator, who described online publishing as a substitute for mass media, urged members to use their various platforms to promote media literacy, saying he expects them to serve as watchdog for accountability by investigating bad practices.
Earlier, the Chairman, South West Guild of Online Publishers, Mr. Bisi Oladele in his address, remarked that the Association was established in Oyo State nine years ago, and that it has spread to other states in the Southwest Nigeria.
In his word, “We have gathered to witness the beginning of the process of transformation of SWEGOP to a powerful Professional Association that would elevate digital journalism practice in South West, Nigeria”
Speaking on the mission of the Association which according to him, is to promote professionalism, peace, equity and egalitarian, he maintained that members of the Association are not bloggers or quack news publishers.
Oladele explained that the Association was formed to regulate online news publishing as professionals that have worked for years in the traditional media and decided to practice online news publishing.
“We are to defend press freedom, promote good governance by holding governments accountable and as well educating the citizens on their rights and obligations”, said the Chairman.
He appreciated the former Chairman of the Association, Mr. Yinka Agboola, the Publisher of Parrot Xtra Magazine and PM Parrot for giving it a solid footing having led the association for eight good years.
Highlight of the occasion which had in attendance dignitaries from all walks of life, was presentation of award to three prominent individuals which include; Honourable Commisioner for Information, Oyo State, Mr. Dotun Oyelade, Mogaji Wole Arisekola, and Babatunde Olumi.