FCNPN National President Comrade (Dr) Dike Awana announced during his media chat with journalist that this year’s Media lecture/Award ceremony would be his final ceremony as leader as he prepares to step down as a new president who is expected to take over in November.”
Awana, reflecting on the critical role of the media, described it as the “heartbeat of democracy,” stating, “It is the voice that ensures accountability and transparency in governance. We are the watchdog of the public interests; we hold power to account. We are not just journalists. We are custodians of a nation’s narrative. We must continue to share that narrative with integrity, with hope and with commitment to the values that bind us together as Nigerians.”
While addressing the Journalist in Asaba , he said, “Today is Community Publishers day. we are the champions of this noble profession. We are the pillars on which the integrity of Community journalism in Nigeria stands. You have, through years, been the voices of reason, the narrators of truth and the torch bearers of our democracy. It is an honour for us to celebrate today, not just for what we have achieved but for the standards we have set for all of us to emulate. We contributions will echo through the corridors of our profession for generations to come.” He also called for a shift towards solutions or developmental journalism in light of the country’s current socio-economic challenges.
Federated Community Newspaper Publishers Of Nigeria (FCNPN),will hold their annual lecture/award ceremony today at Nigeria Union Of Journalists(NUJ) Press Centre along Maryam Babangida Way, Asaba, Delta State, top security practitioners, business executives, Philanthropist, politicians, traditional rulers and many others from different walks of life will graced the annual lecture/award ceremony .
The Chairman,2025 FCNPN Publishers Week Lecture/Award Organising Committee, Comrade Eurgo Precious, stated that this year theme “The Role of Media, Building Synergy Between the Government And Grassroots For Effective Service Delivery” will be delivered by the Hon. Charles Ehiedu Aniagwu, Commissioner for works (Rural Roads) and Public Information.
FCNPN through its annual lecture has provided the platform for issues of national importance to be discussed and solutions proffered, which has invariably assisted the authorities in taking some policy decisions. This year, he opined the objectives would not be different and it certainly wasn’t.
The National Chairman Federated Community Newspaper Publishers Of Nigeria (FCNPN), Comrade (Dr) Dike Awana, said It is an occasion for to recall our major landmarks, roll out the drums, celebrate excellence and wine and dine with the awardees, invited guests, senior colleagues and colleagues.
“It is a day we tell ourselves that all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. This is the 10th in the series of Press Week that this association, ably led by my humble self, will be celebrating,” Awana revealed.
He advised journalists to report more on the happenings at the grassroots as many people at that level are suffering and their plight needs to be reported to elicit positive response from appropriate quarters. Journalists should continue to fight for the masses and the oppressed in the society”, he advised.
The 2025 Federated Community Newspaper Publishers Media Lecture/Award will honour individuals who have written their names in gold as a result of their giant strides and accomplishments. Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Mr Reginald Bayoko, Former Head of Service, Delta State, Pastor Idowu Okeze, Acho Nonyalim, Chairman, Junuic Group of Companies, Prof. Antonete Ofili, Controller FOU, Zone C, Chief Okon Akpan and few others.
