The Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the National Council for Arts and Culture, NCAC, Obi Asika, has been honoured with the Daily Times Nigeria @100 Trailblazer Award. Asika accepted the award, expressing his gratitude to the organisers for recognising his contributions. In an acceptance letter dated 22nd September, 2026, Asika described the honour as deeply meaningful, especially as the newspaper marks 100 years of service to the nation.
Asika commended the Daily Times Nigeria for its vision, dedication, and considerable work in preserving Nigeria's history, celebrating excellence, and documenting the contributions of individuals and institutions that have shaped national development. He noted that the DTN@100 celebration, the Times Heroes Awards, and the Nigerian Grand Book are creating an enduring record of achievement while strengthening positive narratives about Nigeria for generations to come.
The NCAC boss confirmed his attendance at the DTN@100 Celebration scheduled for Tuesday, 3 November, 2026, requesting further protocol, accreditation, and logistical details ahead of the event. Asika congratulated Daily Times Nigeria on its centenary, saying the celebration rightly honours the newspaper's legacy while inspiring continued innovation, visionary leadership, and service in the years ahead.
Obi Asika, a leading figure in Nigeria's creative economy and arts and culture sector, is among distinguished Nigerians selected for the DTN@100 Trailblazer Award. The award is part of activities marking 100 years of Daily Times Nigeria, founded in 1926 as Nigeria's oldest surviving newspaper. Asika's recognition is a testament to his outstanding contributions to the nation's arts and culture sector.
The Daily Times Nigeria @100 celebration is a milestone event that highlights the newspaper's longstanding role in informing the public, preserving institutional memory, and providing a platform for national discourse. The event aims to honour the past while shaping the future, with the theme 'Honouring the Past. Shaping the Future.' Asika's participation in the celebration is expected to add value to the event.
Asika's acceptance letter was addressed to the Chairman, Folio Media Group and Group Publisher, Daily Times of Nigeria, Mr Fidelis Anosike, and the Chairman, Times Heroes Award Council, Mr Bolaji Okusaga. The NCAC DG expressed his sincere appreciation to the Board, Management, Organising Committee, Times Heroes Award Council, and key stakeholders for the recognition.
The DTN@100 Trailblazer Award is a prestigious recognition that acknowledges the contributions of individuals and institutions that have made a significant impact in their respective fields. Asika's award is a well-deserved honour that reflects his tireless efforts to promote Nigeria's arts and culture sector.
Key points
- Obi Asika receives DTN@100 Trailblazer Award for his contributions to Nigeria's arts and culture sector.
- The award is part of Daily Times Nigeria's 100th anniversary celebrations.
- Asika commends Daily Times Nigeria for preserving Nigeria's history and promoting national development.
