Deserving members of the 4th estate of the realm were decorated with accolades yesterday at the annual National Media Community Awards. The awards were in recognition of their excellence proven over the years in the media profession.
Among them is the President of National Association of Online Security News Publishers (NAOSNP) and Publisher of Trek Africa Newspaper, Oki Samson who was celebrated as the ‘Innovative Online News Publisher of the year. Oki is also the MD/CEO of McKinggs Media, a media/PR and branding company with interests in publications, advocacy, publicity, events and talent development.
Other awardees include, Photo Journalist of the year 2022 award; Asiwaju Suleiman Husaini who is the Photo Editor at New Telegraph Newspaper, Chiemele of ThisDay Newspaper, Dayo Asaju of First Weekly Magazine, Mike Osemeke of SuperScreen TV, Christopher Orji of The Sun Newspaper, Mennor Maureen Nwaezeigwe of TV Africa among others.
Also celebrated at the awards ceremony is Politics Today host, Seun Okinbaloye. Politics Today is an award-winning political show which runs everyday on Channels TV. Veteran media professionals like Publisher of City People magazine, Dr. Seye Kehinde, Founder of Arise TV, Prince Nduka Obaigbena among others.
Omobayo Azeez, Publisher and Editor of Business Metrics Nigeria was not left out as he bagged Award of Excellence in ICT Reporting for his contributions to the telecoms and ICT Sector in the country as a journalist and the Convener of Policy Implementation Assisted Forum (PIAFo) where some telecoms policies have been dissected.
Receiving the award, he appreciated the organizers of the National Media Community Awards for recognizing his efforts towards the development of the ICT Sector as both an economic enabler and driver of social well-being.
The National Media Community annual awards is a great platform which promotes media excellence and ensures that media professionals not only go around celebrating others but also celebrate themselves.
