Ganduje lauds Abdul’Aziz for winning investigative journalism award

Kano State Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has congratulated the Deputy General Editor with Daily Trust, Abdul’Aziz Abdul’Aziz, for winning the TV Category of the 17th Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ) award for Investigative Journalism, after an intensive process of adjudication.

SOLACEBASE reports that Abdul’Aziz Abdul’Aziz an indigene of Kano state, is a two time winner of the award, as he won the same award four years ago and also got the overall recognition of investigative reporter of the year.

The governor’s message was contained in a statement issued by Muhammad Garba, commissioner for information and internal affairs, at the weekend.

“I congratulate you on this feat. I am particularly excited about the work you do in the media, and we are hopeful that this award will encourage you to do more,” it added.

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The statement said with his documentary, titled: “Nigeria’s Banditry: The Inside Story,” Abdul’Aziz proved his mettle as an investigative reporter who can risk his life to tell the story right.

According to the statement, Ganduje described Abdul’Aziz as a brilliant journalist with an amazing repository of knowledge, and commended him for winning the prestigious award and making Kano proud.

‘’The governor pointed out that the society cannot be free and fair without journalists who investigate wrongdoings, bring information to citizens, hold leaders accountable and speak to power.’’

‘’The statement further indicated that the award was a recognition that a free press was essential for peace and development.’’