In recognition of his sterling contributions, dedication, and commitment to news reportage in the Ogun State media circle, Idris Oderinde, lead reporter at Newslifeonline, has been awarded the Cultural Reporter of the Year Print/Online by Nigeria Union of Journalists, Ogun State Council at the Asale Asa Journaliganza Award and Dinner Nite.
The spectacular and colorful event was held on Friday at The Neu Gate Hotel Hall, Quarry Road, Abeokuta by the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Ogun State Council tagged, Asale Asa: Journaliganza as part of activities marking the union’s 2025 annual press week.
At the 2024 Edition of Press Week Gala Night, which took place at the Telemedicine Hall of the Federal Medical Center, Abeokuta, Oderinde was adjudged as the Photojournalist of the Year.
Speaking at the event which featured a fashion parade where traditional attires styled by the Egbaliganza were displayed by journalists, the NUJ Chairman, Akinwale Olarenwaju, stated that the awards were testament to exceptional skills and dedication to quality journalism.
Olarenwaju appreciated the support of the state government, eminent personalities in attendance, and members of the council for their love and support, promising that the council under his watch would continue to grow from strength to strength.
Also at the Event, the Daily Post Correspondent, Gift Oba emerged as the Best Reporter of the Year, Kaftan TV's Sanni Ismaila bagged Photojournalist of the Year, while Alhaji kazeem Olowe of TVC emerged as Broadcast journalist of the Year.
Other notable journalists honoured at the event include Doyin Lasisi of the Ogun State Broadcasting Corporation (OGBC); Yemi Dalemo of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA); Ayo Oluwunmi of the Ogun State Television (OGTV); Femi Osipitan of the Ogun State Ministry of Information; Kikelomo Ogunsina of Fresh Fm Abeokuta; Lekan Aderibigbe of Splash Fm Abeokuta.
The event was attended by the Deputy Governor of Ogun State, Noimot Salako-Oyedele, the Ogun State Head of Service, Mr Kehinde Onasanya, Gboyega Nasiru Isiaka; Senator Shuaib Afolabi Salisu; Chief Lai Labode, the promoter of the Egbaliganza; Senator Lekan Mustapha and other notable personalities.
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