The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Rivers State Council, has congratulated the Head of the South-South Bureau of The Guardian Newspaper, Ann Godwin, on her remarkable achievement of winning two major national honours.
In a congratulatory message, the union applauded Godwin for emerging Nigeria Media Merit Award (NMMA) Female Reporter of the Year and Distinguished Media Organisation Merit Award (DMOMA) Media Personality of the Year, describing the feat as a testament to her exceptional professionalism, dedication and positive impact on society.
The NUJ said the recognition underscores Godwin’s consistency and excellence in journalism, noting that the awards were well deserved.
Godwin clinched the twin honours just four days after receiving the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Reporting Award on behalf of The Guardian South-South Bureau, further cementing her reputation as one of Nigeria’s leading investigative journalists.
She is widely recognised for her data-driven, in-depth and courageous investigative reporting, which has exposed corruption, strengthened accountability in public institutions and, in several instances, prompted government action.
A recipient of several national and international grants, Godwin has collaborated with international media organisations and continues to make a strong mark on the global journalism landscape. In 2022, she emerged first-prize winner of the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism Award under the ReportWomen Leadership Project.
She has also received the NUJ Award and the Advancing Women in Business Award in recognition of her outstanding contributions to the media and society.
Through her community-based reporting, Godwin has amplified underreported issues in the Niger Delta, empowered marginalised and vulnerable groups—particularly women and farmers—and supported litigation efforts that have led to landmark court judgments in favour of affected communities.
The NUJ Rivers State Council praised her courage and imagination, describing her as a journalist who made hard choices at critical moments to keep journalism at the forefront of public interest.
“We celebrate your impact and lofty achievements and are proud to have you as a member of the Union,” the statement said.
The union, on behalf of its leadership and members, wished Godwin continued success and many more accomplishments in her journalism career.
The congratulatory message was jointly signed by the Chairman of NUJ Rivers State Council, Comrade Paul Bazia-Nsaneh, and the Secretary, Dr. Ijeoma Tubosia.
