All is now set for the long awaited Press Week Award night of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Lagos Council.
The Award night is for journalists to unwind and honour some members who had over the years contributed in no small measures to the upliftment of the Union, strengthened public governance, and promoted the ideals of responsible leadership.
The Chairman, Lagos State Council, Mr Adeleye Ajayi said, the 2025 Press Week Awards under the Theme: Unlocking Opportunities for Businesses in a Challenging Economy: The Role of the Media – Roadmaps to Energy Security in Nigeria gave insight into the topic with a view to encouraging members on how best to invest in other businesses.
According to Ajayi, the 2025 Press Week Award recipients are:
“Mr. Olatunji Bello, the Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), who will be honoured for his outstanding contributions to NUJ and Public Governance”.
Mr. Idris Aregbe, Special Adviser to Lagos State Governor on Tourism, Arts, and Culture, will bag an award of excellence for his outstanding contributions to Public Governance.
A Former Permanent Secretary Ministry of Information and Strategy Lagos State, Mr. Olusina Thorpe will be honoured for his outstanding contributions to NUJ.
Mr. Lanre Bajulaiye, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Information and Strategy Lagos State, awarded for his outstanding contributions to NUJ.
Dr. (Mrs.) Abimbola Oyetunde, Deputy President, Nigeria Union of Journalists(NUJ), will be celebrated for her outstanding contributions to NUJ.
The NUJ Lagos State Council recognises the huge contributions of the awardees for their dedication, service, and leadership style that has continued to inspire excellence within the journalism profession and the broader civic space.
The honours will be formally presented at the Gala/Awards Night scheduled to take place on Friday, 28 November 2025,
at the BOS Hall, LTV Complex, Lateef Jakande Road, Agidingbi, Ikeja by 4 o’clock in the evening.
This year’s celebration Ajayi stressed promises to be a memorable gathering of media professionals, stakeholders, and partners united in advancing the cause of journalism and good governance.
The NUJ Lagos State Council congratulates all awardees and looks forward to celebrating their achievements at the event.