By Stella Oko-Esene
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has conferred its prestigious Torchbearer of Press Freedom Award 2025 on Jide Oyekunle, the Secretary of the NUJ FCT Council. This outstanding recognition highlights Oyekunle’s dedication to promoting and defending press freedom in Nigeria.
Upon receiving the award, Oyekunle expressed his heartfelt gratitude:
I return all the glory and honour to the Almighty God on the conferment of this outstanding and prestigious Torchbearer of Press Freedom Award 2025. To my family members, friends, colleagues, leaders, NUJ FCT Council, Correspondents’ Chapel, Daily Independent Staff, and PJAN, this wouldn’t have been possible without your unwavering support and encouragement.
This award is an inspiration and will spur me to continue defending and protecting press freedom and resisting any action or measure capable of undermining or frustrating the media profession. Press Freedom is not a privilege but a fundamental right that must be protected.