The Chairperson of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council, Comrade Grace Ike, has been honoured with the 2026 Humanitarian and Service Award by the Laity Council of All Saints Catholic Church in recognition of her outstanding contributions to humanity and professional excellence in journalism.
The award was presented during a ceremony held at the church premises, where members of the congregation and invited guests celebrated individuals who have distinguished themselves through selfless service and impactful leadership.
Receiving the honour in spirit, Comrade Ike expressed profound gratitude to God for the opportunity to serve and dedicated the award to God Almighty and members of the NUJ FCT Council.
Speaking in an interview after the recognition, she thanked the organisers for finding her worthy of the award despite her absence and described the honour as a motivation to do even more in service to humanity.
“I appreciate the organisers for recognising my efforts and for fishing me out despite the distance. I do not take this honour lightly,” she said.
“It’s not just an award; it is an invitation to do more. I pledge to continue serving humanity and advancing the cause of journalism with humility and dedication through the help of God.”
The recognition added to the growing list of accolades bestowed on Comrade Ike for her remarkable achievements in journalism, leadership, and humanitarian service.
The award was received on her behalf by the Auditor of the NUJ FCT Council, Comrade Rosemary Ukoko-Tega.
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