NUJ honours award-winning Nigerian journalist, Queen

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has honoured Janet Afolabi, a CNN award-winning journalist and Queen (Olori) of Apomu Kingdom in Osun State, with the prestigious Media Icon Award.

A letter jointly signed by Alhassan Yahaya, National President, NUJ; Achike Chude, National Secretary; and Gbenga Onayiga, Chairman, Planning Committee, said, “This is in recognition of your immense contributions to the development of journalism in Nigeria.”

The award was presented to Queen Afolabi at a colourful ceremony of the 4th edition of the annual Milestone Recognition of Media Icons in Nigeria.

The event took place on November 7 at Abuja Continental Hotel (formerly Abuja Sheraton and Towers). It was well
attended by senior journalists, media executives, government officials, among others.

Mrs Afolabi expressed profound gratitude to God and to the NUJ for finding her worthy. She said her work in the media was driven purely by a passion to serve humanity and use reporting as a tool for development.

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“This honour is proof that when you work faithfully, your work will speak for you and recognition will find you, “she said.

Queen Afolabi, a seasoned journalist, author, and humanitarian, founded OJAF, a non-governmental organisation focused on women’s empowerment, girl-child education, youth development, and child welfare.