Abuja — In a moving moment of recognition, the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council, on Tuesday honoured veteran journalist and media icon, Moji Danisa, for her outstanding contributions to the journalism profession spanning nearly four decades.
The award was presented during the 2025 NUJ FCT Press Week Public Lecture, held at the prestigious Transcorp Hilton, Abuja. It was conferred by the Council’s executive committee, led by Comrade Grace Ike, as part of efforts to celebrate individuals whose work has shaped the media landscape and strengthened public discourse.
Widely regarded as the “Queen of the Tabloids,” Moji Danisa has carved a niche in Nigeria’s media history, combining fearless reporting with a deep-seated passion for truth and storytelling. Her legacy, marked by resilience and innovation, has inspired generations of journalists.
“I am deeply grateful to the Comrade Grace Ike-led EXCO for this honour,” she said while accepting the award. “To be recognised by one’s professional body is the most meaningful validation of all.”
She reminisced on her early beginnings in the profession, tracing her journey to her teenage years when she was elected Publicity Secretary of the NUJ Benin Television (now EBS) Chapel, under the leadership of the late John Orume.
“Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine that decades later, I would be standing here, still in service to journalism and honoured in this manner,” she reflected.
She painted a vivid picture of the demanding nature of journalism during its formative years.
“We worked round the clock, day and night, sometimes for three consecutive days without sleep, driven solely by the hunger to break the next cover story,” she said. “Our fingers would go numb from writing. We didn’t know night from day.”
Over the years, she has witnessed the evolution of the media from analogue systems and manual paste-ups to digital publishing and the emergence of artificial intelligence in newsrooms.
“I thank God, Baba in Heaven, El Roi—for keeping me alive to see these revolutionary changes,” she said. “Journalism is not ‘moin moin’, it is far from easy. It is fuelled by purpose, not profit. But we keep going because God is involved.”
With quiet pride and enduring passion, she concluded,
“I gave it my all—tears, sweat, and blood. And I’m still giving it my best.”
The NUJ FCT Press Week continues as a platform for dialogue, professional development, and recognition of excellence in Nigeria’s media sector, an affirmation of the critical role journalism plays in strengthening democracy and national development.
Culled from Quick News Nigeria.
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