By Kenneth Obieh
A non-governmental, BA Global Consult ha conferred on the Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Comrade Michael Ikeogwu, as the peace ambassador of the year.
This award was presented to him by the president of BA Global Consult, Dr. Bishop Akhalamke in Asaba today among nominees.
Dr. Akhalamke emphasized that the current NUJ chairman is a gentleman, an unbiased reporter and a peacemaker which had enabled him to be recognized for this prestigious award.
He further stated that Comrade Ikeogwu is a good leader with so much respect for people no matter thier positions in the society.
The NUJ Chairman, Comrade Michael Ikeogwu who was humbled with this distinguished award, said he dedicate the award to God, his immediate family and all members NUJ delta state.
He revealed that this award is coming two days after the Governor of Delta State, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa inaugurated the Delta NUJ secretariat after thirty one years of its existence.
Comrade Ikeogwu used the opportunity to encouraged all journalists in the state to always give an unbiased reportage at all times most especially in this electioneering period.
Other notable personalities that received the distinguished award during the ceremony were the House of Assembly member representing Ika North East constituency, Hon. Anthony Emeka Elekokwuri, Director General Delta state capital territory development Agency, Rt. Hon. Joan Mrakpor, Provost Federal College Technical, Asaba, Dr. Josephine Anene among other dignitaries.