The Lagos State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has announced Dr. (Mrs.) Abimbola Oyetunde, Deputy National President of the Union, as one of the top awardees for the 2025 Press Week Awards, celebrating her exceptional contributions to the growth and development of journalism in Nigeria.
Dr. Oyetunde, who is the Bureau Chief of FRCN HQ Annex in Lagos, is being recognised for her unwavering commitment to strengthening the Union and promoting ethical journalism.
Her influence within the NUJ, particularly in capacity building and mentoring young journalists, has earned her a prominent place among this year’s distinguished award recipients.
Announcing the awards, the NUJ Lagos State Council also listed other notable figures who will be honoured for their contributions to public governance and media development.
They include Mr. Olatunji Bello, Executive Vice Chairman/CEO of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC); Mr. Idris Aregbe, Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Tourism, Arts and Culture; Mr. Olusina Thorpe, former Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Information and Strategy; and Mr. Lanre Bajulaiye, the incumbent Permanent Secretary of the same ministry.
The Council described the awardees as individuals whose service, leadership, and dedication have significantly shaped the Union and enriched the civic space in Lagos and beyond.
The awards will be formally presented at the Gala/Awards Night scheduled for Friday, 28 November 2025, at the BOS Hall, LTV Complex, Agidingbi, Ikeja, starting at 4 p.m.
This year’s ceremony, themed “Unlocking Opportunities for Businesses in a Challenging Economy: The Role of the Media/Roadmaps to Energy Security in Nigeria,” is expected to attract media professionals, stakeholders, and partners across sectors.
The NUJ Lagos State Council congratulated all recipients and reaffirmed its commitment to celebrating champions of good governance and media excellence.
