By Ajibola Olaide, JKNewsMedia Reporter
THE NIGERIA Union of Journalists (NUJ) holds the third edition of its Milestone Recognition of Media Icons in Nigeria.
The event, holding at the Lagos Airport Hotel, Ikeja, on Thursday, October 17, 2024, is organized by the National Secretariat of the NUJ under the leadership of Chief Chris Isiguzo.
It will celebrate distinguished media professionals who have left their mark on the journalism profession.
According to Otunba Gbenga Onayiga, Chairman of the Organising Committee, the event stands out for recognizing and honouring journalists while they are alive, rather than posthumously.
He also emphasized the NUJ’s dedication to fostering professionalism within the media industry, encouraging affluent Nigerians to invest in media.
Katsina State Governor, Mallam Dikko Umar Radda, and Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Bassey Eno, will attend as Special Guests of Honour.
Alhaji Mohammed Idris Malagi, Honourable Minister of Information and National Orientation, will serve as the Chairman of the occasion.
Veteran journalists set to be honoured include former Akwa Ibom Deputy Governor Obong Moses Ekpo, MFR, Pa Felix Adenaike, Dr. Ladan Salihu, Ms. Comfort Obi, Dr. Yemi Farounbi, Dr. Haroun Adamu, Professor Tonnie Iredia, Professor Umar Pate, and Mrs. Bisi Amagada.
Additional honourees are Comrade Ini Ememobong, Mallam Yakub Mohammed, Mr. Dan Agbese, Dr. Eddie Iroh, Mr. Lade Bonuola, Mr. Nosa Igiebor, Mrs. Toun Okewale Sonaiya, Mrs. Comfort Umanah, HRH Eze Geo Anika, Chief Dare Babarinsa, Pa Jola Ogunlusi, and Usman Shuaibu Leman.
This was confirmed in a statement signed by Olayide Awosanya, Secretary of the Organising Committee.
