Former Resident Consultant of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Related Offences Commission, ICPC, and publisher of the Newspot online newspaper, Sir Folu Olamiti, would, on Sunday, December 19, 2021, be honoured with a fellowship award by the Board of Trustees of the Diamond Awards for Media Excellence, DAME.
A member of the DAME Board, Mr. Lanre Idowu, conveyed the good news to Sir Olamiti, via a letter, stating that the chairman of the Advent Cable Network Nigeria, ACNN, the Televangelism arm of the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), was being honoured for his “positive contributions to the development of Nigerian Journalism.”
Olamiti will receive the special recognition at a gala that will hold at MUSON Centre, Onikan, Lagos, on Sunday, December 19, 2021.
An elated Sir Olamiti, who turned 70 on November 30, 2021, told The Crest that he was “happy and grateful” that he was being so honoured by a reputable organisation like DAME
“I thank God who made all things possible at his own appointed time,” Olamiti, a Fellow of the Nigerian Guild of Editors, NGE, said. “To be so recognised among the many thousands of journalism practitioners that Nigeria is blessed with means a lot to me. And I’m not taking it for granted. Thank you, DAME.”
Below is the full text of the letter informing Olamiti of the award;
Sir Folu Olamiti, fnge
Chairman, ACNN,
Abuja.
Dear Sir Olamiti,
NOMINATION FOR HONORARY FELLOWSHIP AWARD AT THE 30 DAME
We bring you greetings from the Diamond Awards for Media Excellence.Our prayer is that it is well with you and yours.
We are happy to inform you of the decision of the DAME Board of Trustees to honour you with an Honorary Fellowship Award of the Diamond Awards for Media Excellence for your positive contributions to the development of Nigerian Journalism.
The Trustees acknowledge your steady commitment to responsible journalism evidenced in your output since the 1970s when you embraced the profession and are happy to honour you with this fellowship, which is designed for media professionals who remain shining examples of those who elevate mediacraft without grandstanding.
DAME holds that a country like Nigeria deserves to nurture a culture of appreciation through which genuine achievers are honoured without solicitation. We will be delighted to have you to join us on Sunday, 19 December 2021at the Shell Hall of Muson Centre, Onikan to receive the
recognition.
Whilst looking forward to your pleasant company,please accept our sincere congratulations.
Sincerely,
Lanre Idowu, fnge
For DAME Board of Trustee
