25 November, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
NUJ Lagos Announces Award Recipients For 2025 Press Week
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Lagos State Council, is pleased to announce the distinguished recipients of its 2025 Press Week Awards under the Theme: Unlocking Opportunities for Businesses in a Challenging Economy: The Role of the Media/Roadmaps to Energy Security in Nigeria.
These awards recognise individuals whose exceptional contributions have significantly advanced the Union, strengthened public governance, and promoted the ideals of responsible leadership.
The 2025 Press Week Award recipients are:
Mr. Olatunji Bello, the Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), who will be honoured for his outstanding contributions to NUJ and Public Governance.
Mr. Idris Aregbe, Special Adviser to Lagos State Governor on Tourism, Arts, and Culture, will bag an award of excellence for his outstanding contributions to Public Governance.
Mr. Olusina Thorpe, former Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Information and Strategy Lagos State, will be honoured for his outstanding contributions to NUJ.
Mr. Lanre Bajulaiye, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Information and Strategy Lagos State, will be awarded for his outstanding contributions to NUJ.
Dr. (Mrs.) Abimbola Oyetunde, Deputy President, Nigeria Union of Journalists(NUJ), will be celebrated for her outstanding contributions to NUJ.
The NUJ Lagos State Council recognises the huge contributions of these awardees to the development of the Union and to Lagos State. Their dedication, service, and leadership continue to inspire excellence within the journalism profession and the broader civic space.
The honours will be formally presented at the Gala/Awards Night scheduled as follows:
Date: Friday, 28 November 2025
Venue: BOS Hall, LTV Complex, Lateef Jakande Road, Agidingbi, Ikeja.
Time: 4pm.
This year’s celebration promises to be a memorable gathering of media professionals, stakeholders, and partners united in advancing the cause of journalism and good governance.
The NUJ Lagos State Council extends its warm congratulations to all awardees and looks forward to celebrating their achievements during the 2025 Press Week.
Signed
Adeleye Ajayi
Chairman
Tunde Olalere
Secretary
Wale Akodu
Chairman, Press Week Committee
