DSS DG Ajayi Receives NUJ Man of the Year Award 2026
Mr. Oluwatosin Adeola Ajayi, MON, the Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), received the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Man of the Year 2026 award on Monday. He described the recognition as a strong endorsement of the partnership between Nigeria's security agencies and the media.
Ajayi expressed gratitude to the NUJ, stating that the award reflects the positive relationship developed between the DSS and journalists since he took office. He emphasized the media's role as a dependable partner and reiterated the DSS's commitment to press freedom, recalling his pledge against the arrest of journalists.
Ajayi stated that the recognition would motivate the DSS to enhance national security while maintaining constructive engagement with the media. Comrade Alhassan Yahya Abdullahi, NUJ National President, noted that the award was based on Ajayi's leadership in strengthening media relations and support for the NUJ National Security Summit held in June 2026.
The ceremony included senior DSS officials and NUJ leadership members.
Plus234Feed summary based on reporting from The Authority. Read the original report below.
Read full article
Continue on The Authority
Get the week in one email
Top stories, NPFL results, the naira — every Friday morning. Free, one email a week.
Related Stories
DSS Chief Ajayi Receives NUJ Man of the Year Award
NAPS Honors DSS DG Ajayi for National Security Efforts
DSS Under Ajayi Implements Human Rights Reforms
DSS Under Ajayi: A New Era of Human Rights Focus
Coalition Backs DSS DG Ajayi, Endorses Tinubu's Agenda
Group Defends DSS Chief Ajayi Against Sowore's Criticism
Get Plus234Feed on messaging apps
Same headlines, delivered where you already scroll.
