The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has conferred its prestigious Media Icon Award on veteran journalist, author, and Queen of the Apomu Kingdom in Osun State, Janet Afolabi, in recognition of her enduring impact on the nation’s media landscape.
The accolade was presented during the fourth edition of the NUJ Annual Milestone Recognition of Media Icons in Nigeria, held at the Abuja Continental Hotel. The high-profile gathering brought together veteran media executives, government dignitaries, and senior practitioners to celebrate icons who have shaped responsible journalism and good governance in the country.
In a joint statement signed by NUJ National President Alhassan Yahaya, National Secretary Achike Chude, and Planning Committee Chairman Gbenga Onayiga, the union lauded Afolabi for her dedication, professional integrity, and immense contributions to journalistic development.
Reacting to the honor, Afolabi—who is also a CNN award-winning journalist and publisher of Scroll Magazine—expressed profound gratitude to the union. She emphasized that her career has consistently been steered by a commitment to serving humanity and leveraging reporting as a catalyst for societal growth.
”This honour is proof that when you work faithfully, your work will speak for you and recognition will find you,” she remarked.
Beyond her illustrious career in mainstream media, Afolabi is widely recognized for her humanitarian footprint. She serves as the founder of the OJAF Foundation, a non-governmental organization dedicated to championing women’s empowerment, girl-child education, youth development, and general child welfare.
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