Ezisi Bags RATTAWU Logistics Excellence Award as Experts Push Responsible AI Usage
Media experts advocate ethical AI, robust fact-checking as RATTAWU honours NAGAFF President for outstanding leadership in freight forwarding and support for the media.
By Ruth/Rany The President of the National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders, (NAGAFF) High Chief Tochukwu Ezisi, was on Monday, July 20, 2026, honoured with the Logistics Excellence and Exemplary Leadership Award by the Radio, Television, Theatre and Arts Workers Union, RATTAWU.
The award was presented during the RATTAWU Safe Democracy Summit held in Lagos as part of activities marking the union’s Golden Jubilee celebration.
The event was graced by the Founder of NAGAFF, Dr. Boniface Aniebonam, freight forwarding stakeholders, media practitioners and other dignitaries.
Founder of NAGAFF, Dr Boniface Aniebonam.
Receiving the award, Ezisi expressed profound gratitude to RATTAWU for the honour and appreciated his family, friends and supporters for celebrating with him.
Speaking with the press, Dr. Aniebonam described the media as the “voice of the voiceless” and urged journalists to give greater visibility to emerging political parties to deepen Nigeria’s democracy. He also commended Ezisi’s leadership, describing him as the leader who has successfully sustained the vision and ideals upon which NAGAFF was founded.
Earlier in his welcome address, the President of RATTAWU, Prince Emeka Kalu, popularly known as “Magic Finger,” appreciated everyone present for their support of the union. He described Ezisi as a worthy recipient of the award, citing his contributions to the freight forwarding industry and his support for the media.
The summit, themed “Electoral Integrity in an AI Era: The Role of Responsible Media and Culture in Safeguarding Democracy in Nigeria,” focused on the need for the responsible use of artificial intelligence ahead of the 2027 general elections.
In his keynote address, the President of the Association of Communication Scholars and Professionals of Nigeria, Prof. Rotimi Williams Olatunji, called on media organisations to strengthen fact-checking, verify AI-generated content before publication, and uphold ethical journalism, stressing that verification must be treated as “a democratic duty.”
Representing the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, the Director of Public Relations, Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation, Dr. Suleiman Haruna, warned that AI-driven misinformation poses a growing threat to Nigeria’s electoral process and urged media practitioners to promote truth, media literacy and responsible communication.
In separate interviews, stakeholders, including Dr. Kayode Farinto, former Acting President of the Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents, ANLCA, agreed that although artificial intelligence presents challenges through misinformation and digital manipulation, its benefits cannot be overemphasised, stressing that responsible use is key to safeguarding democracy.
Highlights of the event included goodwill messages from family, friends and associates in honour of Ezisi, a colourful cultural performance by the National Troupe of Nigeria, and the presentation of the Logistics Excellence and Exemplary Leadership Award.