By: Alex Adi
The official award ceremony for the inaugural ECOWAS Excellence Award for Journalists will take place on July 25, 2025, in Banjul, The Gambia.
The award ceremony is spearheaded by the Directorate of Communication of the ECOWAS Commission.
Twelve (12) outstanding journalists from across ECOWAS Member States will be recognised for their exceptional contributions to public service journalism across television, radio, print, and online platforms.
The award-winning reports were selected for their impactful storytelling, showcasing the real-life benefits of ECOWAS programmes and policies across West Africa. The journalists’ works highlighted themes of regional integration, development, peace, and prosperity.
The ceremony which forms part of the major highlights of the 50th Anniversary of ECOWAS will take place under the patronage of Dr Omar Alieu Touray, President of the ECOWAS Commission.
The ECOWAS Excellence Award for Journalists is a landmark initiative aimed at promoting excellence in regional reporting, enhancing the visibility of ECOWAS achievements, and fostering deeper engagement between the media and regional institutions.
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