The Nigeria Union of Journalists has honoured CNN award-winning journalist Janet Afolabi for her contributions to journalism in Nigeria.
Afolabi, who is also the Queen (Olori) of Apomu Kingdom in Osun State, received the Media Icon Award at the fourth edition of the Annual Milestone Recognition of Media Icons in Nigeria.
The ceremony was held on November 7 at the Abuja Continental Hotel, formerly Abuja Sheraton and Towers, and attracted senior journalists, media executives and government officials.
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In a letter jointly signed by NUJ National President, Alhassan Yahaya; National Secretary, Achike Chude; and Chairman of the Planning Committee, Gbenga Onayiga, the union said the award recognised Afolabi's “immense contributions to the development of journalism in Nigeria”.
Responding to the recognition, Afolabi expressed gratitude to God and the union, saying her work in the media had been driven by a passion for serving humanity and using journalism to promote development.
“This honour is proof that when you work faithfully, your work will speak for you and recognition will find you,” she said.
Beyond journalism, Afolabi is an author and humanitarian. She founded the OJAF Foundation, a non-governmental organisation focused on women's empowerment, girl-child education, youth development and child welfare.
The recognition adds to her public profile as a media professional and advocate for social development.
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