The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities, Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko chapter, has honoured the Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Ondo State Council, Prince Leke Adegbite, with a Distinguished Leadership Award.
Adegbite was among prominent personalities recognised during the 80th Regular Zonal Executive Council Meeting of SSANU, South-West Zone, held on Thursday at the Nelson Mandela Hall of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko.
Others honoured at the event included a former Attorney-General of Ondo State, Adekola Olawoye, and a former Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress in the state, Comrade Victor Amoko.
The Chairman of AAUA-SSANU, Comrade Tayo Ogungbeni, said Adegbite was selected for the award because of his contributions to journalism and his consistent efforts to draw public attention to issues affecting the less privileged.
Ogungbeni said the association considered it important to recognise individuals who had distinguished themselves through their contributions to society.
He said, “Prince Leke Adegbite has consistently used his platform to give voice to the voiceless and draw attention to issues that matter to the people.
“We believe this recognition will encourage him to continue using his position and professional influence in the service of humanity and the wider society.”
Responding to the honour, Adegbite, who was represented at the ceremony by a journalist, Adeboye Ado, expressed appreciation to SSANU for the recognition, describing it as both an honour and a responsibility.
He said, “I am deeply grateful to SSANU for finding me worthy of this honour. I see the award not just as recognition, but as a call to greater responsibility in the discharge of my duties as a journalist and NUJ chairman.
“We will continue to use the pen to expose societal ills, amplify the voices of the voiceless and promote unbiased reportage. The media must remain a strong pillar in the pursuit of justice, accountability and good governance.”
The NUJ chairman has, within the last three months, received three separate awards from the university community in recognition of his leadership and contributions to journalism and society.
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