Penpushing member bags wole soyinka centre for investigative journalism award

A notable member of Penpushing platform, Dr Abiola Akiyode-Afolabi has again recorded another feat,as she bags the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ) Award.

Penpushing reports that, Akiyode-Afolabi, founder of Advocates Research and Documentation Centre (WARDC) would be conferred with the ‘2022 Human Rights Defender Award’ at the 17th edition of the Wole Soyinka Award for Investigative Reporting presentation ceremony scheduled to hold Thursday December 8, 2022 in Lagos.

The Executive Director/Chief Executive Officer of Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ) Motunrayo Alaka, made this known in a letter dated November 23 2022, and forwarded to the recipient who is  a lecturer in the Faculty of Law at the University of Lagos (UNILAG).

“17th Wole Soyinka Centre Award Nomination for Honorary Award’,: “Dear Dr. Abiola Afolabi Akiyode. It is my pleasure to announce to you on behalf of the Board of Trustees of the Wole Soyinka Centre for investigative Journalism (WSCIJ) of the organisation’s decision to honour you with the 2022 Human Rights Defender Award, at the Seventeenth Wole Soyinka Award for Investigative Reporting presentation ceremony”, the letter stated

Penpushing further reports that, Alaka explained that this year, the award event will hold as part of the Amplify in-depth Media Conference and Awards which will include the Amplify In-depth Media Conference and annual award.

“The conference, themed to-depth media and democratic governance, will hold on Thursday 8th and Friday 9th December from 10am to 2:30pm while the award event is scheduled for Friday 9th by 3pm at the NECA House, Hakeem Balogun Street, off Lateef Jakande Road, Agidingbi, Ikeja, Lagos”, the statement added

Penpushing also reports that, the statement said the search committee for the award came up with an overwhelming recommendation following Akiyode-Afolabi  many efforts to fight abuses of human rights in Nigeria, and in Africa; and her consistency in defending human rights in general and the rights of girls and women in particular.

“The fight for equity in Nigeria has been a swim against the tide in many aspects and this award comes to honour your bravery and acknowledge the huge movement for change that you lead”, the letter emphasised

Penpushing reports that, Akiyode-Afolabi, is former Public Relations Officer of the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife Students Union Government (SUG) and Chairperson, Planning Committee 4th edition anniversary lecture of Penpushing media

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