PHOTOS: Fisayo Soyombo, Kiki Mordi shine at People Journalism Prize for Africa award
Fisayo Soyombo and Kiki Mordi, undercover journalists, were on Thursday presented with the Gatefield’s People Journalism Prize for Africa in Abuja.
The duo were announced as co-winners of the prize for their undercover investigation exposing bribery and impunity in Nigeria’s criminal justice system, and investigation on sex for grades in some West African universities.
A special recognition award was also presented to Segun Awosanya (segalink) for his contributions to social justice advocacy.
Below are photos:
Mordi and Soyombo
Aisha Salaudeen, a producer at CNN Africa, presenting the prize to Mordi
Soyombo receiving his award.
It’s the turn of Awosanya
Jude Ilo, country director of the Open Society Initiative for West Africa, delivering his keynote address at the event.
Adewunmi Emoruwa, Gatefield’s lead strategy, speaking on the importance of the People Journalism Prize for Africa
Patricia Emodi, communications lead, GIZ Nigeria giving a goodwill message on behalf of GIZ country director
Johan Arvidsson, regional & humanitarian affairs officer at the embassy of Sweden giving a goodwill message on behalf of the ambassador.
Mercedes Alfa, UN women communications lead, delivering a speech at the award ceremony.
Chidi Odinkalu, human rights lawyer and senior manager at the Open Society Justice Initiative
Bella Anne Ndubisi, cultural affairs specialist, US Embassy Abuja
Award winners flanked by guests at the event.
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