Daily Times Begins Landmark Anniversary, Sets Up Governing Board For Centenary Awards

As part of activities commemorating its centenary anniversary, Daily Times Nigeria (DTN) has announced the constitution of the Governing Board for the Daily Times Centenary Awards, a landmark national recognition programme designed to honour outstanding individuals, institutions and organisations whose contributions have shaped Nigeria’s development over the past century.

The Daily Times Centenary Awards forms a major pillar of the newspaper’s 100th anniversary and will recognise exceptional achievements across Business and Entrepreneurship, Governance, Community Development and Social Impact, and Media. The initiative is intended to celebrate excellence, honour nation-builders and spotlight individuals and institutions contributing to Nigeria’s progress and prosperity.

To ensure the highest standards of credibility, transparency and independence, Daily Times has appointed a distinguished three-member Governing Board comprising respected leaders from the media, communications and public affairs sectors.

The Governing Board will be chaired by Bolaji Okusaga, Chief Executive Officer of Precise Platform, one of Africa’s leading strategic communications and stakeholder engagement firms. A respected reputation management expert and public affairs strategist, Okusaga brings extensive experience in governance, public policy, corporate communications and institutional development.

Joining him on the Board is Stella Din-Jacob, a renowned media executive and accomplished broadcast professional with decades of experience in journalism, media management and public communication. Her distinguished career in the Nigerian media landscape has been marked by a commitment to professionalism, public interest journalism and nation-building.

Also serving on the Board is Bonaventure Melah, an accomplished journalist, media executive and former President of the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE). Widely respected within the media industry, Melah has played a significant role in advancing journalistic excellence, media ethics and professional standards in Nigeria.

Speaking on the announcement, Fidelis Anosike, chairman, Folio Media Group, the owners of Daily Times Nigeria, said the constitution of the Governing Board underlines its commitment to ensuring that the Centenary Awards reflects the values of integrity, excellence and national significance that have defined the newspaper throughout its history.

“The Daily Times Centenary Awards is not merely a celebration of our past; it is an opportunity to honour the individuals, institutions and organisations whose vision, leadership and contributions continue to shape Nigeria’s future. The calibre of individuals serving on the Governing Board reflects our determination to deliver a credible, transparent and nationally respected awards process,” Anosike said.

The Governing Board will provide strategic oversight for the awards programme, guide the nomination and selection process, ensure adherence to established governance principles and uphold the integrity of the awards throughout its implementation.

Established in 1926, Daily Times remains one of Nigeria’s most historic media institutions, having chronicled key moments in the nation’s political, economic and social evolution. As it marks 100 years of service, the newspaper is leveraging its centenary celebrations to promote national reflection, celebrate excellence and inspire a new generation of Nigerians committed to building a stronger and more prosperous nation.

The Daily Times Centenary Awards ceremony will form part of a series of commemorative activities planned to mark the newspaper’s historic milestone and reinforce its enduring legacy as a platform for national development and progress.