The Information and Public Relations Officer attached to the office of the Ogun State Governor, Oluwafunso Obasan and that of Bureau of Information Technology/Ogun Tech Hub; Olayinka Ezema have both emerged as the Ogun NUJ Information and Public Relations Officer of the year and Ogun NUJ ICT/Technology reporter of the year (print/online) respectively.

The duo alongside, the Daily Post Correspondent in the State, Gift Oba, Kazeem Olowe of the Television Continental (TVC), Doyin Lasisi of the Ogun State Broadcasting Corporation (OGBC); Yemi Dalemo of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA); Ayo Oluwunmi of the Ogun State Television (OGTV), Sanni Ismail of Kaftan TV; and Idris Oderinde of News Life Online all won awards in various categories.

The State Information Chapel of the Ogun NUJ under the leadership of Comrade Femi Osipitan was also awarded the 2025 Best Chapel of the year following the strict adherence to the constitutional provisions and several laudable ideas and programs being organized by the chapel. 

Speaking after receiving the award, the Chapel Chairman, Comrade Osipitan dedicated the award to God and the ever supportive members saying without their cooperation, the successes recorded would have been a mirage. 

The awards of excellence was presented to the recipients by the Chairman, Ogun State Council, Comrade Akinwale Olanrewaju during the Council’s dinner and awards night, held at Abeokuta, tagged, 'Asale Asa': Journaliganza which was the grand finale of the union’s 2025 annual press week.

Comrade Olanrewaju described the awards as a testament to dedication and quality journalism from its members, acknowledging the support of the state government, eminent personalities as well as that of members of the council while he promised that the council under his watch would continue to grow from strength to strength. 

The event had in attendance the Deputy Governor of Ogun State, Engr. Noimot Salako-Oyedele, Senator, representing Ogun Central Senatorial District; Senator Shuaib Afolabi Salisu, member representing Yewa-North/Imeko-Afon Federal Constituency; Hon.Gboyega Nasiru Isiaka; the Ogun State Head of Service, Mr Kehinde Onasanya; Chief Lai Labode, the promoter of the Egbaliganza; Senator Lekan Mustapha, Brigadier General Alade Adedigba (Rtd), Commander of Ogun Amotekun Corps; and Chief (Mrs.) Florence Mojisola Quadri of Oni Electronics; among others.