The Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, will honor some distinguished media professionals come Thursday 7th of December, 2023 at the Airport Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos.
This year’s ” Milestone Recognition of Media Icons ” MRMI, which is the 2nd edition has shortlisted dignitaries made up of men and women of repute.
NUJ is honoring, Sir. Folu Olamiti, Mallam Baba Dantiye, Dr. Danladi Bako, and Mrs. Dupe Ajayi-Gbadebo, and honoring Bonuola.
Others are, Prof. Ralph Akinfeleye, Prof.Femi Adefela, Chief Emeka Ezeze, Alhaji Najeem Jimoh, Prof. Chinyere Stella Okunna, and Mr.Tony Akiotu.
In a statement in Lagos, the Chairman of, the Organizing Committee, Otunba Gbenga, and Onayiga, says, the recipients are personalities that have carved a niche for themselves in the nation’s media Industry, and have contributed immensely to the media space beyond the shores of Nigeria.
“These personalities have shaped the practice of journalism in Nigeria, having spent decades in the media Industry. There is nowhere their names are mentioned that people won’t be proud of their tall achievements,” he added.
According to the Chairman Committee, Aremo Olusegun Osoba, CON, former Governor of Ogun State is the Father of the Day while High Chief (Sir) Gabriel Igbinedion will be celebrated for his giant strides and huge investments in the Nigerian media Industry.
” Former Editor and now Executive Governor of Bauchi State, Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammad, CON, FNIPR will be the Keynote Speaker at the event, affirming that, the NUJ Milestone Recognition of Media Icons is unique in its totality because it seeks to celebrate media professionals while they are alive “. Onayiga
It is on record that the maiden edition of the Milestone Recognition of Media Icons was a huge success as media professionals like late High Chief Raymond Dokpesi, Dr . John Momoh, Mr. Sam Amuka-Pemu, Prince Nduka Obaigbena, Aremo Olusegun Osoba, Mrs. Funke Fadugba, and Mr. John Ajayi were part of the Award recipients.