Idowu Abdullahi
The PUNCH Healthwise Editor, Angela Onwuzoo, has won the Lagos State Best Health Reporting award (print category).
She was recognised on Friday at the Y2024 Universal Health Coverage Day Stakeholders Appreciation Awards organised by the Lagos State Health Management Agency. The programme was supported by Safe Care and PharmAccess.
Onwuzoo beat Sunday Aikuola and Chioma Obinna of Guardian and Vanguard Newspapers respectively to emerge the winner of the print category of the award.
The organiser explained that the PUNCH Healthwise editor was adjudged the best in the category for promoting “health awareness and community well-being”.
“This award is in recognition of exceptional skill, integrity, and dedication in reporting, writing, and publishing stories that inspire, inform, and impact society, with a special emphasis on advocating for and highlighting the ILERA EKO initiative, promoting health awareness and community well-being,” the organiser said.
In the broadcast category, Adeolu Akande of Bond FM edged James Best and Akan Usen of Faaji FM and Traffic Radio respectively to win the best radio presenter award. Meanwhile, Titilayo Abereowo won the Best TV Reporter award.
Presenting the award to Onwuzoo, LASHMA Permanent Secretary, Dr Emmanuella Zamba, said the award was to celebrate the dedication and contributions of the PUNCH Healthwise editor’s critical role in advancing universal health coverage.
“One thing I would say about her (Angela Onwuzoo) is that she is very passionate about her work and she would tell you as it is. So, it is not about what she writes in the paper. She has my number and she would call me if there is an issue with vulnerable patients, someone who needs support, or things going on in the hospital. She lives and breathes what she does and we truly appreciate her,” Zamba said.
She, however, urged the awardees to draw strength from the recognition by amplifying the messages and deepening the role of ensuring access to quality healthcare for Nigerians.
Zamba said, “Let us keep the momentum going and inspire others to join us in building a healthier and more equitable Lagos. To our media partners, developmental partners, and other stakeholders present, your role in amplifying our message remains invaluable. Together, we can achieve our shared goal of ensuring access to quality healthcare for all Lagosians.
“As we honour your remarkable contributions today, let us remember that these achievements are not just for today but for the legacy we aim to leave for future generations.”
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