The Executive Chairman of Òdì-Olowo/Ojuwoye LCDA, Hon. Dr. Seyi Jakande, on Thursday, bagged the prestigious *Press Society Award of Excellence* in recognition of his landmark contributions to community transformation.
The honour was conferred on him at the maiden *Media Sensitisation Workshop and Award Ceremony hosted by The Press Society* at the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) in Ikeja, Lagos.
Accompanied to the podium by his Special Adviser on Digital Media and Public Affairs, the council boss received the plaque amidst accolades from industry stakeholders, media practitioners, and community leaders.
The workshop focused heavily on the delicate balance between creativity and ethics in journalism during the rapidly evolving era of Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Industry speakers extensively itemized the complex opportunities and inherent challenges triggered by AI, calling on modern media professionals to fiercely protect factual accuracy, journalistic responsibility, and rigorous ethical standards.
Expressing his profound gratitude to the leadership of the media body, Dr. Jakande described the recognition as a strong catalyst that will propel his administration to break new frontiers in local governance.
“This award is a call to continuous service. It serves as an immense encouragement to further institutionalize responsive governance, expand our people-oriented leadership blueprints, and drive aggressive community renewal across our LCDA,” the Chairman stated.
Delegates at the event heavily emphasized that deep collaboration between grassroots government structures, the mainstream media, and public stakeholders remains non-negotiable for advancing responsible public communication and securing long-term economic development.
