The Guardian Newspaper South South Deputy Bureau Chief, Mr. Anietie Akpan has won an international Award of Excellence from a UK based international non governmental organisation, Safe Child Africa for his contributions to end Witchcraft Branding in Africa. Akpan emerged overall winner from three selected across the country through documentations of witchcraft branding reports by Safe Child Africa in partnership with Basic Right Initiative Counsel (BRIC). On his part, the Cross River Council Chairman of NUJ, Mr. Nsa Gill congratulated the award winner for his dedication and making the profession a proud one for the state union. He also thanked Safe Child Africa and BRCI for encouraging journalists who showed commitment in carrying out their duties most especially in the fight against witchcraft branding. Oh behalf of the Nigeria Union of Journalists in Cross River, I salute the winner for this well-deserved award of Excellence,” he said.

Source: The Guardian January 12, 2023 14:36 UTC