Chairman of ThisDay/Arise Media Group, Nduka Obaigbena, will receive the 2023 Lifetime Achievement Award at the 32nd yearly Diamond Awards for Media Excellence on Sunday in Lagos.
 
In the letter of notification signed by DAME Trustee, Lanre Idowu, the organisers cite his advocacy and commitment to a free, strong and enterprising media, his unwavering defence of free expression and of the media, as well as his uncommon genius as qualities that recommend him for the award.

“As an entrepreneur, you have provided jobs for numerous people in the media industry. As a professional, you have trained many leaders in the media,” the correspondence added.

Two other senior journalists, Messrs Emeka Izeze, former Managing Director and Editor-in Chief of The Guardian and Mike Awoyinfa, Managing Director and Editor-in Chief of Sun Publishing Ltd., will also receive the DAME honorary fellowships for sustained positive contributions in the media. Both have been line editors, title editors, and columnists before attaining the professional recognition of the fellowship of the Guild of Editors.
 
Fifteen media houses will also vie for honours at the awards ceremony, established in 1991 to enhance professionalism in the media by rewarding outstanding talent and enterprise.