The Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, Grace Ike, at the weekend received the Humanitarian Award for Excellence in Service in recognition of her outstanding contributions to society.
She was described by the prestigious Women of Glory Foundation as the “Most Active Journalistic Mobiliser.”
The award ceremony, held in Abuja on Saturday, 6 June 2026, formed part of activities marking the 10th anniversary of the Women of Glory Foundation.
Speaking at the anniversary event, the founder of the Women of Glory Foundation, Dr Nneka Evelyn Nzewi, shared the deeply personal story that inspired the creation of the organisation.
She recounted losing her father at a young age and watching her mother struggle to raise five children alone, while also enduring the tragic loss of two of her siblings.
“I watched my mother fight every day to survive to provide, to stay strong, and to keep hope alive when the odds were stacked against her,” she said.
She stated that her mother’s experience taught her that women need not only charity, but also dignity, opportunity, and genuine support systems.
It was during those difficult years that she made a promise to God to dedicate her life to supporting women facing similar hardships if she ever became successful.
The ceremony attracted women from diverse sectors of society, many of whom have made significant contributions in their respective fields.
Presenting the award to the NUJ FCT Chairman, who was represented by Sharon Emephia, Assistant Secretary of the NUJ FCT Council, the organisers commended her leadership in mobilising journalists towards national development and public interest advocacy.
Speaking on behalf of the chairman, Sharon Emephia praised the Women of Glory Foundation for sustaining a decade of impactful humanitarian service.
“Ten years of sustained impact is no small achievement. It reflects resilience, vision, and a deep commitment to service,” she said, noting that the milestone demonstrates purposeful leadership.
In her remarks, Grace Ike expressed appreciation for the recognition.
“I sincerely thank the organisers for this honour. I receive it with gratitude and humility. I see it not just as a personal award but as a reflection of the collective efforts of the NUJ FCT Council and our commitment to truth, development, and societal progress,” she stated.
The organisers also expressed gratitude to supporters of their humanitarian work over the past decade, encouraging continued partnership to further expand their impact.
The Women of Glory Foundation is a humanitarian organisation that supports vulnerable women, including widows, elderly women, single mothers, and others in need of social and economic upliftment.
Through empowerment programmes, mentorship, skills acquisition, healthcare support, and faith-based guidance, the foundation helps women rediscover their worth, rebuild their lives, and pursue purposeful living.
With representation across all 36 states of Nigeria, the organisation continues to deliver grassroots humanitarian services while raising awareness on national development, gender-based violence, and broader social and environmental challenges.
