By Abubakar Yusuf
The National Human Rights Commission NHRC in conjunction with MacArthur foundation has honored a veteran journalist, Comrade Lukman Laleye Babalola as Human Rights Reporter of the year, 2022.
The ceremony which took place at NAF conference center on Saturday, 11th December was in commemoration of this year’s International Human Rights Day.
Babalola a seasoned journalist, prolific writer and public affairs analyst was recognized for his hardwork and dedication to duty.He was honoured along with other reporters covering the commission including men of Nigeria Police Force.
In his acceptance speech, the media guru who is also the Publisher of Emporium Reporters online and International Magazine appreciated the two prominent bodies for the award and recognition.
Emporium Reporters online and Magazine is published by Royalprince Media Services.The media firm owned Emporium Tv and also organized Asa(Yoruba)Day festival,Zuma Cultural Festival and Nigeria CSR Awards.
While acknowledging members of his online team, Emporium Reporters, Babalola dedicated the life time award to his late father, Alhaji Abdulganiyu Ladeji Ayinde Babalola and Step mother, Mama A.A. Babalola, while he prayed for the repose of their souls.