The implementing partners of the US Consulate General Lagos Political Reporting Project (PRP), the West Africa Broadcast and Media Academy (WABMA), Enugu Literary Society (ELS) and WABMA Media Development Foundation, have announced the 2023 Political Reporting Awards Ceremony.
The organisers in a statement said the award is dedicated to celebrating excellence in political journalism. This prestigious event, they said will bring together prominent political reporters, journalists, and key figures in the media industry for an evening of recognition, networking, and reflection on the vital role of journalism.
The Team Lead of the Political Reporting Project (PRP), Ken Ike Okere, said the 2023 Political Reporting Awards ceremony will honour outstanding participating reporters, editors, photojournalists and videographers.
“The awards will recognise excellence in various categories, including print (online print media included), broadcast (online broadcast media included), photo and video journalism. There will also be honourable mention for some PRP participants.
“All recognized PRP participating journalists are outstanding participating reporters, editors, photojournalists, and cameramen who produce exceptional content that embodies journalistic ethics of objectivity, balance, fairness and presentation of facts and data.
“We believe that political journalism plays a critical role in upholding the principles of democracy by informing the public and holding those in power accountable
“This event is an opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate the hard work and unwavering commitment of political reporters, editors, photo and video journalists who strive to provide the public with accurate, insightful, and impartial reporting.”
The ceremony will feature distinguished guest speakers from the US Consulate General Lagos, participating member media; captivating Spoken Word and Literary presentations from the EKO Literary Society (EKLS), and Enugu Literary Society (ELS); and, an awards presentation segment where the winners will be announced.
“Media representatives are invited to attend the 2023 Political Reporting Awards ceremony to cover the event and interview award recipients, speakers, and event organizers.
“This is an excellent opportunity to gain insights into the state of political journalism and hear from the individuals shaping the narrative in our ever-evolving political landscape.”
