The Sha’aya’u S-Pawa Foundation, a political group in Zamfara state, says arrangements are in top gear to give an award of ‘Resilient Journalist’ to Mr. Eyo Charles, the Media Trust representative, assaulted by a former Aviation minister in line of duty.

News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Charles was the journalist that was verbally assaulted by a former Minister of Aviation, Mr. Femi Fani-Kayode in Calabar, Cross River at a media conference.

He had accused the journalist who sought to know in a question who was bankrolling his programme. He has however since tendered a public apology for the verbal attack.

The group in a statement signed by the Chairman of the Foundation, Alhaji Sha’aya Sarkin Fawa in Gusau on Friday, said that the group saw the maturity with which Charles handled his attacker that attracted the foundation, “we feel he deserves strong respect and recognition”

The group also said that “Fani-Kayode had earlier visited Zamfara state and left on its tray some controversies that are still fresh in the memory of the people.

“The good journalist posture displayed by Charles gives more hope and belief to Nigerians that we still have good media professionals in the country.

“As Nigerians, we strongly believe that if the former minister is truly the activist he claims, he should come out in the public domain and answer the question asked by Charles,” the group said.

According to the group, we will organise a befitting ceremony to give this award very soon after we reach out to Charles.

Iamdemola:
Earlier thread:

The Sha’aya’u S-Pawa Foundation, a political group in Zamfara state, says arrangements are in top gear to give an award of ‘Resilient Journalist’ to Mr. Eyo Charles,

https://www.nairaland.com/6076358/femi-fani-kayode-blasts-journalist-calabar

Cc lalasticlala Mynd44

Power play!!!

Honour him for what

For daring to capture Bokoharam in action

For facilitating the release of Leah and the dapchi girls

This was how Jega was honoured after pulling a fast one on Nigerians

I pity those who couldn't read between the lines!!!

This is nothing but a political move to embarrass Fani for criticising Buhari

We know how these things work!!!

Nigerians are wiser!!!

Cyberterror:
The journalist said the insult really entered his body. He couldn't remember where he parked his car afterwards. FFK is a wicked somebody

Karlifate:
Irony of life in Naija.
* Insulted Journalist was given award for "bravery."
* Mummy calm down boy becomes Estate Ambassador.
etc.

Iamdemola:



Call it destiny

mu2sa2:
This is good news from the north.

Iamdemola:
Earlier thread:

https://www.nairaland.com/6076358/femi-fani-kayode-blasts-journalist-calabar
https://thenationonlineng.net/group-to-honour-media-trust-correspondent-insulted-by-fani-kayode/

Cc lala stick ala My nd 44

Wiseandtrue:

Power play!!!
Honour him for what
For daring to capture Bokoharam in action
For facilitating the release of Leah and the dapchi girls
This was how Jega was honoured after pulling a fast one on Nigerians
I pity those who couldn't read between the lines!!!
This is nothing but a political move to embarrass Fani for criticising Buhari
We know how these things work!!!
Nigerians are wiser!!!