The Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Federal Capital Territory (FCT) chapter, Comrade Grace Ike has been honored with the prestigious African Leadership Excellence Award at the African Legendary Award (AFRILA 2025).
This award is a testament of her outstanding leadership, humanitarian efforts, and strong influence as a broadcast journalist. The award was presented at the third edition of the African Legendary Award in Abuja.
Speaking during the award, the representative of the NUJ Chairman, Ebriku John Friday, Editor of the NUJ News platform, Ebriku said that Grace Ike has demonstrated exceptional commitment to promoting the welfare of journalists and upholding the highest standards of journalism practice
He also noted that she is the first female chairperson in the NUJ FCT Council’s 41-year history.
Ike expressed her gratitude to the organisers for the recognition and dedicated the award to God and to members of the NUJ FCT Council, for their unwavering support during her election and since her inauguration, urging journalists to continue to uphold ethical standards in their work, strive for fair and balanced reporting.
With over 17 years of experience as a broadcast journalist, Grace Ike currently works with the Advocate Broadcasting Network (ADBN) in Abuja.
