Precinct Alum wins Prestigious Knight International Journalism Award
Toyosi Ogunseye, a 2014 Presidential Precinct Mandela Washington Fellow, was presented the International Center For Journalists (ICFJ) Knight International Journalism Award for her environmental and health stories that have made a widespread impact on Nigerian communities.
Toyosi said that women are now making their mark as top editors in Nigeria, the continent’s most populous nation. At Punch, she is the first woman to lead the Sunday edition and another woman is the Saturday editor. “This is a major feat in a country like mine…where editorship has been preserved for men-up to now.” Read her remarks
Nearly 600 media leaders, luminaries and supporters attended the event and CNN’s lead political anchor, Wolf Blitzer presented the award to Toyosi. Secretary of State John Kerry also gave a special video address during the event.
Toyosi’s Tribute Video
Toyosi’s Presidential Precinct Video Blog
