Emporium Reporters Honours NUJ FCT Chairman Grace Ike at Leadership Lecture and Awards

Emporium Reporters Honours NUJ FCT Chairman Grace Ike at Leadership Lecture and Awards

Abuja, June 25, 2026 – Emporium Reporters, a leading online news platform and publisher of Emporium Magazine, has honoured the Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, Comrade Grace Ike, for her outstanding contributions to journalism, media development, and professional leadership.

The recognition was presented during the maiden edition of the Emporium Leadership Lecture and Awards 2026, held at the Buhari Bello Auditorium, National Human Rights Commission Headquarters, Maitama, Abuja.

The event, organised by Royalprince Media Services, publishers of Emporium Reporters and Emporium Magazine, also marked the organisation's 10th anniversary celebration, with the theme: “From Clicks to Credibility: Digital Media’s Role in Deepening Nigeria’s Democracy.”

The gathering brought together distinguished personalities from the media, government, civil society, and the private sector to discuss the evolving role of digital journalism in promoting accountability, transparency, and democratic governance.

Speaking on the significance of the award, the organisers described Comrade Grace Ike as a committed media professional whose leadership has strengthened the journalism profession and advanced the welfare of journalists in the Federal Capital Territory.

According to the organisers, her dedication to ethical journalism, advocacy for press freedom, and commitment to professionalism have earned her widespread respect within and outside the media industry.

Receiving the award, Comrade Ike expressed appreciation to Emporium Reporters for the recognition, describing it as an honour that reflects the collective efforts of journalists working to uphold the integrity of the profession.

She commended the media organisation for sustaining credible journalism over the past decade and for promoting conversations that support national development.

The NUJ FCT Chairman also stressed the importance of factual, balanced, and responsible reporting in an era dominated by digital media and citizen journalism.

She noted that while technology has expanded access to information, media practitioners must continue to uphold the core values of accuracy, objectivity, and accountability to maintain public trust.

Comrade Ike further called on journalists and media stakeholders to work together to combat misinformation, disinformation, and unethical practices that threaten the credibility of the profession.

The Emporium Leadership Lecture and Awards is designed to celebrate excellence, honour impactful leaders, and encourage meaningful dialogue on issues affecting governance, democracy, and national development.

As Emporium Reporters commemorates a decade of media service, the organisation reaffirmed its commitment to promoting credible journalism and fostering informed public discourse in Nigeria.

The event featured thought-provoking discussions, recognition of outstanding achievers, and reflections on the future of digital media in strengthening democratic institutions and shaping national progress.