The Nigeria Union of Journalists, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council, has nominated the Editor-in-Chief of LEADERSHIP Newspapers, AzuIshiekwene, for the 2026 Media Management Excellence Award.
The award, based on the union, is designed to honour journalists who’ve distinguished themselves by means of excellence, integrity, and dedication to the very best requirements of the occupation.
In a nomination letter collectively signed by FCT Council Chairman, Grace Ike, and Chairman of the Planning Committee, Obas Esiedesa, NUJ acknowledged that Ishiekwene’s choice adopted a rigorous course of guided by skilled evaluation, trade popularity, and the broader societal influence of his work.
Based on the union, the nomination was in recognition of his excellent contributions to journalism, dedication to moral reporting, “and constant efforts in selling credible, balanced, and impactful storytelling.
“Your work has demonstrated a robust dedication to reality, accountability, and accountable journalism, contributing considerably to public consciousness and strengthening democratic values in Nigeria.
“By means of your reporting and editorial contributions, you may have continued to uphold the core rules of the journalism occupation whereas inspiring confidence within the function of the media in nation-building.”
The award shall be introduced as a part of actions marking the 2026 NUJ FCT Council Press Week, scheduled to carry on Could 19, 2026, in Abuja.
Ishiekwene, a veteran journalist with practically 4 many years of expertise, is a fellow of the Nigerian Guild of Editors and has performed key roles in each native and worldwide media circles.
He beforehand served as Chairman of the judging panel of the CNN African Journalist of the 12 months Awards.
A founding member of the World Editors Community, he additionally served on the board of the World Editors Discussion board and is extensively considered one in all Africa’s most syndicated columnists.
Past newsroom management, Ishiekwene has contributed to data improvement in journalism by means of authorship, with current books together with Writing for Media and Monetising It and A Midlifer’s Information to Content material Creation and Revenue.
He’s additionally the chairman of Openfees, an Abuja-based non-governmental organisation supporting indigent college students with faculty charges.
Over time, he has obtained a number of awards and has volunteered as a lecturer on the Division of Mass Communication, College of Lagos.
The NUJ mentioned the honour underscores Ishiekwene’s enduring affect in shaping moral journalism and strengthening the function of the media in Nigeria’s democratic improvement.
Sunday Ehigiator
Times Nigeria