The trio of the president of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Chief Chris Isiguzo, the publisher of the Point Newspaper, Dr. Oyeyemi Kolapo, General Manager , Radio Nigeria Bronze FM, Benin, Mrs Abimbola Oyetunde have been honoured with the Institute of Public Sector Management IPSM, United Kingdom Doctoral Fellowship Award.
The award which was presented at a brief ceremony in London was part of activities to mark the fortieth anniversary of the IPSM.
It recognizes their attained knowledge and understanding of the building blocks essential to the successful practice of public sector management and the commitment to uphold the highest professional and ethical standard as defined IPSM standard of best practice.
The NUJ President, had led a group of journalists on a two-week Master Class programme of the Institute which held at the Institute’s headquarters in Lewisham High Street, London.
Responding, the president of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Comrade Chris Isiguzo, said journalism remained the main instrument for building a standard and efficient society .
He dedicated the award to Nigerian Journalists and called for the continuous sustenance of Nigeria ‘s democracy.