By Ibrahim Sidi Muh’d, Gusau
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has announced the appointment of the chairman and members of the Organising Committee for this year’s edition of the Milestone Recognition of Media Icons in Nigeria.
This was contained in a statement signed by the National Secretary of the NUJ and made available to journalists in Gusau, the Zamfara State capital. The statement said the appointments were approved at the recently concluded National Executive Council (NEC) meeting of the NUJ held in Abuja and presided over by the National President of the Union, Comrade Alhassan Yahya.
The committee, which is tasked with the responsibility of identifying and nominating outstanding veteran journalists for recognition, will be chaired by Fellow of the NUJ, Otunba Gbenga Onayiga, who also chaired previous planning committees for the iconic event.
Other members of the committee are Tukur Mohammed, NUJ Vice President, Zone A; Ibrahim Musa Maizare, Chairman, Zamfara State Council; Rojab Muhammed, Chairman, Yobe State Council; Tonye Yemoleigba, Chairman, Bayelsa State Council; Ismail Ibrahim, Chairman, Jigawa State Council; Leke Adegbite, Chairman, Ondo State Council; and Ayuku Pwaspo, Chairman, Plateau State Council.
Also appointed are Nwafor Samson, Chairman, Ebonyi State Council; Salihu Mohammed Alkali, Chairman, Nasarawa State Council; Tunde Olalere, Secretary, Lagos State Council; Olayide Awosanya, Assistant Secretary, Lagos State Council; and Sylvester Okereke, Veteran Journalist, Lagos NUJ Council.
The Media Icons Committee is expected to identify, screen, and nominate veteran journalists who have distinguished themselves in the profession and other sectors of national life. Their contributions must have positively impacted the journalism profession and the overall development of the country.
Speaking on the importance of the committee, the NUJ National President, Comrade Alhassan Yahya, expressed confidence in the capacity, experience, and integrity of its members to deliver on their mandate and ensure that deserving individuals are recognised for their excellence, professionalism, and service to humanity.
The Union believes that recognising journalists who have paid their dues in the profession will promote excellence, deepen journalism practice in Nigeria, and encourage greater commitment to national development.
The NUJ congratulated the chairman and members of the committee on their appointment and wished them success in the discharge of their responsibilities.
