The Nation Reporter Shines in Nairobi, Emerges OFAB Africa Best Print Winner
Juliana Agbo, a journalist with The Nation Newspaper in Nigeria, has won the Best Print award at the Open Forum on Agricultural Biotechnology (OFAB) Africa Media Awards, held in Nairobi, Kenya.
Agbo stood out among 38 journalists from 10 African countries, securing the continental honour for her insightful and deeply reported coverage of agricultural biotechnology.
Her winning entry earned her a cash prize, an iPhone 15 Pro, and a formal certificate.
This latest award further cements Agbo’s rising prominence, following her sweep of the OFAB Nigeria Media Awards earlier in November 2025, where she won both Best Print and Overall Winner.
The OFAB Africa Media Awards, organized in partnership with the African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF) and ISAAA AfriCenter, recognize journalists who report responsibly and accurately on agricultural biotechnology.
Agbo’s work bridges the gap between complex scientific research and public understanding, reinforcing the vital role of media in promoting informed debate around biotechnology and food security.
At the ceremony, Agbo dedicated the award to her Nigerian colleagues, expressing hope that her recognition will inspire more science and development journalism across the continent.
Organizers, including Dr. Canisius Kanangire of AATF and Dr. Margaret Karembu of ISAAA AfriCenter, praised journalists as essential partners in demystifying science for farmers, policymakers, and the public. In Nigeria, Prof. Abdullahi Mustapha, Director-General of the National Biotechnology Research and Development Agency (NBRDA), commended media professionals for translating scientific advances into stories that directly inform both farmers and decision-makers.
The OFAB initiative operates in multiple African countries, including Kenya, Nigeria, Tanzania, Ghana, and Ethiopia, aiming to promote evidence-based communication about biotechnology and counter misinformation, build public trust, and drive the adoption of beneficial innovations.
With her continental win, Juliana Agbo has become a leading voice in science and agricultural reporting in Africa, and her success may encourage other journalists in Nigeria and beyond to deepen their engagement with biotechnology topics, strengthening public discourse on food security, climate resilience, and innovation.
