The event attracted dignitaries from the
nation’s media, political and social circles including the Deputy Senate
President, Senator Ike Ekweremadu and the Abia State Governor, Dr. Okezie
Ikpeazu, among others, who came to celebrate journalists that submitted
outstanding reports on Education, Youth Empowerment and Talent Development in
2015.
The award which is the 8th in the series is aimed
at promoting professionalism and objective reportage of events in Nigeria. It
is also meant to reward such journalists who abide by the fine ethics
The event attracted dignitaries from the nation’s
media, political and social circles including the Deputy Senate President,
Senator Ike Ekweremadu and the Abia State Governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu, among
others, who came to celebrate journalists that submitted outstanding reports on
Education, Youth Empowerment and Talent Development in 2015.
The night of glitz and glamour saw Tobi Aworinde of
The Punch Newspaper emerge as the NB Golden Pen Reporter of the Year. The first
runner-up was Gbenga Salau of The Guardian Newspaper, while Charles Abah, also
of The Punch emerged as the second runner-up.
The Photo Journalist of the Year award went to Sodiq
Adelakun of The Punch Newspaper. Odutayo Odusanya also of The Punch
emerged as the first runner-up, while Ayodele Ojo of The Sun Newspaper was the
second runner-up. Gabriel Dike, an education reporter with The Sun Newspaper
won the ‘NB Report of the Year’.
All the winning journalists also got cash prizes
and high-end mobile devices as part of the reward package.
While welcoming guests at the event, the
Managing Director, Nigerian Breweries Plc., Mr. Nicolaas Vervelde disclosed
that the award was launched eight years ago to promote professionalism and
objectivity of media reports.
He explained that the choice of Education, Youth Empowerment and Talent Development as the focus of this year’s edition, like in the last two years, is hinged on the fact that no country can lay claim to development and prosperity without adequate attention to the education and empowerment of the youth.
Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu who was present at the event, praised Nigerian Breweries for sustaining the award over eight years and saluted the courage of journalists for their contribution to the nation’s development. He appealed to the media to continue to be the watchdog and gatekeeper of the nation’s democracy.
John Momoh, Chairman/CEO, Channels Television, guest speaker at the event, called for soul-searching by the media and extolled them to bridge the gap between training and practice.
Dr. Yemi Ogunbiyi, Managing Director of Tanus Communications and Chairman of the Panel of Judges commended Nigerian Breweries for the initiative and enjoined journalists to aspire to the highest standards
Mr. Kufre Ekanem, Corporate Affairs Adviser, Nigerian Breweries Plc, disclosed that a total of 267 entries were received when submission closed for the award. He explained that the award criteria of quality, professionalism and objectivity remain the filters upon which entries were shortlisted for the award, as decided by the independent judging panel.
He explained that the choice of Education, Youth Empowerment and Talent Development as the focus of this year’s edition, like in the last two years, is hinged on the fact that no country can lay claim to development and prosperity without adequate attention to the education and empowerment of the youth.
Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu who was present at the event, praised Nigerian Breweries for sustaining the award over eight years and saluted the courage of journalists for their contribution to the nation’s development. He appealed to the media to continue to be the watchdog and gatekeeper of the nation’s democracy.
John Momoh, Chairman/CEO, Channels Television, guest speaker at the event, called for soul-searching by the media and extolled them to bridge the gap between training and practice.
Dr. Yemi Ogunbiyi, Managing Director of Tanus Communications and Chairman of the Panel of Judges commended Nigerian Breweries for the initiative and enjoined journalists to aspire to the highest standards
Mr. Kufre Ekanem, Corporate Affairs Adviser, Nigerian Breweries Plc, disclosed that a total of 267 entries were received when submission closed for the award. He explained that the award criteria of quality, professionalism and objectivity remain the filters upon which entries were shortlisted for the award, as decided by the independent judging panel.
No comments:
Post a Comment