Voice of Nigeria’s Evelyn Nyam has won the Radio Production of the Year award at the 2024 Nigeria Media Merit Awards (NMMA), held at the Lagos Continental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos.
The prestigious ceremony which took place on Saturday, brought together media professionals and notable personalities from across the country to celebrate excellence in journalism and broadcasting.
Evelyn Nyam was nominated in two categories — Radio Programme of the Year and Radio Production of the Year — underscoring her consistency and impact in the media space.
Out of three strong contenders in the Radio Production of the Year category, Nyam clinched the award ahead of Destiny Onyemihia of Voice of Nigeria (VON) and Sunday Igoche of the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN).
Her programme, “Women and Development,” with the subtitle “Women Empowerment from Margins to Mainstream,” stood out for its compelling storytelling and focus on women’s empowerment, earning her the coveted honour.
Speaking after receiving the award, Evelyn Nyam dedicated the achievement to God Almighty and expressed deep appreciation to Voice of Nigeria for providing her with the platform to thrive.
She encouraged journalists and media professionals to remain committed to their work and to keep hope alive, noting that “diligence and perseverance always pay off.”
She said; “I have been nominated seven times without winning, but tonight God came through for me.”
Nyam’s victory marks a significant milestone in her career and serves as an inspiration to many in the media profession who continue to strive for excellence despite challenges.
Mercy Chukwudiebere