Delta State Governor Sheriff Francis Oborevwori is expected to deliver the keynote address on democracy and responsible journalism at this year’s Milestone Recognition of Media Icons in Nigeria, organised by the National Secretariat of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ).
The event, themed ‘Strengthening Democracy Through Responsible Journalism and Good Governance’, will hold on 7 November 2026, at the Abuja Continental Hotel, with Oborevwori as Special Guest of Honour.
It will honour seasoned and accomplished journalists whose contributions have significantly shaped Nigeria’s media landscape.
In a statement, the Chairman of the National Organising Committee, Otunba Gbenga Onayiga, said the event would attract distinguished media professionals and communication experts. ‘For once, we want to celebrate ourselves’, he said, explaining that the honourees are colleagues who have paid their dues in journalism, and whose courage, sacrifices, dedication, excellence, and enduring contributions deserve recognition.
Onayiga stressed that the Milestone Recognition of Media Icons is not an ordinary awards ceremony but the NUJ’s unique way of appreciating the service, resilience, sacrifice, and integrity of its recipients.
He commended the NUJ National President, Comrade Alhassan Yahaya, and his team for sustaining the programme, which celebrates media icons in their lifetime rather than after their passing.
The recipients include Chief Eric Teniola, Mallam Yusuf Nuhu, Olusegun Adeniyi, Chief Abia Onyike, Abdulkadir Ahmed Ibrahim, Ayo Adewuyi, HRM Oba Rotimi Obamuwagun, Mukhtar Gidado, Hajia Tabitha Sani Kangiwa, Ignatius Nwachukwu, Toro Oladapo, and Franz Ndulue.
Others are Martins Oloja, Azubuike Ishiekwene, Kingsley Uranta, Olori Janet Mba Afolabi, Bayo Bodunrin, Uzoma Isiakpu, Adeyinka Amosu, Jubrin Bello Kwami, Ayinde Soaga, Sumna Sambo, and Hajia Aisha Abdullahi Jao.
The statement said the profiles of the recipients reflect the depth of their experience, institutional knowledge, and professional excellence, describing them as shining stars who have inspired younger journalists.
