The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has honoured Olori Janet Afolabi, a CNN award-winning journalist and Queen of Apomu Kingdom in Osun State, with its prestigious Media Icon Award.
The award was presented at the fourth edition of the Annual Milestone Recognition of Media Icons in Nigeria, held on November 7 at the Abuja Continental Hotel, formerly known as the Abuja Sheraton Hotel and Towers.
In a letter jointly signed by the NUJ National President, Comrade Alhassan Yahaya; National Secretary, Achike Chude; and Chairman of the Planning Committee, Gbenga Onayiga, the union said the recognition was in appreciation of Afolabi’s contributions to the development of journalism in Nigeria.
The ceremony attracted senior journalists, media executives, government officials and other stakeholders in the media industry.
Speaking after receiving the award, Afolabi expressed gratitude to God and the NUJ for recognising her work. She said her career in journalism had been driven by a passion for serving humanity and using reporting as a tool for development.
“This honour is proof that when you work faithfully, your work will speak for you and recognition will find you,” she said.
Afolabi is a seasoned journalist, author and humanitarian. She is also the founder of OJAF, a non-governmental organisation focused on women’s empowerment, girl-child education, youth development and child welfare.
