….. NUJ AWARDS: Hon Makinde Bags Federal Lawmaker Of The Year Award.
Hon Abiola Peter Makinde, House of Representatives Member, representing Ondo East and West Federal Consistuency has bagged Nigerian Union of Journalist’s award as Ondo State Federal Lawmaker of the year.
This recognition by the union of journalists, Ondo state chapter, came at their annual NUJ PRESS week Dinner/Award night held at Press Centre, Alagbaka on 26th November.
The event which attracted political stalwarts, top government officials and seasoned journalists from across the country gave further credence to the prestige that the NUJ is noted for.
Ably representing Hon Abiola Makinde at the award presentation was Prince Wale Adesulure, Former Tutor-General/ Permanent Secretary Ondo state, who congratulated the awardee and thanked him for his sterling and distinguishing characteristics which have earmarked and set him aside as an epitome and embodiment of good representation.
In the same breath, he recognised the good works of the union of journalists and described them as the fourth estate of the realm that has brought the citizen closer to the government by showcasing its activities and also kept the people abreast of the happenings in the country.
Hon Makinde said the award would spur him to do more for his constituency and humanity.
Alli Moshood Abiodun,
Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the MHR, Ondo East and West Federal Consistuency.
27/11/2021.
