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NUJ celebrates Nigeria’s media icons; Osoba, Obaigbena, Dokpesi, Momoh, Kalu, others listed

Saint AugustineBy Saint AugustineNovember 27, 2022No Comments3 Mins Read
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The National Secretariat of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) is to honour a few media personalities in the maiden edition of its “Milestone Recognition of Media Icons” initiative.

Unlike other awards, the Milestone Recognition of Media Icons, being organised in conjunction with the Lagos State Council of NUJ, is unique in its originality and is targeted at media owners and some seasoned journalists who have distinguished themselves in the industry.

The event, billed for the Banquet Hall, Muson Centre, Onikan, Lagos, on December 8, 2022, by 5.30pm will have the Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, as the Chief Host/Guest Speaker.

Media gurus listed for honour include Otunba Olusegun Osoba, former governor of Ogun State; Chief Nduka Obaigbena, Publisher, ThisDay Newspapers and Chairman Arise TV; High Chief Raymond Dokpesi, Chairman Emeritus, Daar Communication; Dr. John Momoh, Chief Executive Officer, Channels Media Group; The Chairman of Trust Media Ltd, Mallam Kabir Yusuf; Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu, Publisher, The Sun Newspapers among others.

Chairman, Organising Committee for the event, Gbenga Onayiga, said in a statement in Lagos that these topflight media personalities are to be honoured for their immense contributions to the development of journalism and the empowerment of media professionals in the country.

“Having created and sustained employment for journalists over the years, our union has deemed it fit to encourage the recipients and encourage other media professionals and entrepreneurs to invest in the industry,” Onayiga explained.

Other seasoned journalists and media entrepreneurs penciled down for recognition include the Kano State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, who was also a former President of NUJ, Mallam Mohammed Garba; the Chief Executive Officer, Independent Communication Network Limited, Mr.Bayo Onanuga; Chairman, Editorial Board of Penpushing and former Chairman, Lagos NUJ, Mrs. Funke Fadugba; former Managing Director of Champion Newspapers, Mr. Emma Agu, Alhaji Mohammed Idris Malagi, Publisher Blueprint Newspapers and the Inspector General of Police, Usman Alkali Baba.

Mr. Buki Ponle, Managing Director of News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Mrs.Yemi Kolapo, Publisher/Managing Director, The Point Newspapers & Director General of Governor Yahaya Bello(GYB) Media Organisation as well as Mr. John Ajayi, Publisher of Marketing Edge Magazine are also shortlisted for the award.

The Milestone Recognition of Media Icons initiative is designed to encourage top professionals to sustain the tempo and prop up the budding ones not to be discouraged by the current economic and professional challenges.

Governor Sanwo-Olu, who will speak on “The Role of the Media in the 2023 General Election”, will also be honoured for his media-friendly disposition.

The event will have in attendance no fewer than 300 guests from different walks of life, including journalists drawn from across the country, who will join their Lagos counterparts, for the unique occasion.

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Chief Nduka Obaigbena Dr. John Momoh Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu High Chief Raymond Dokpesi Mallam Yusuf Kabir Milestone Recognition of Media Icons NUJ Otunba Olusegun Osoba Senator Orji Uzor Kalu
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