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 Ronke Olawale's consistent write ups on the plight of Nigerian children have won for her the prize in the Child-Friendly Journalist category of this year's award. A past winner of this category in 2005, Olawale has over the years demonstrated her commitment towards highlighting issues involving the Nigerian child. Her three entries in this category show that she is abreast with developments concerning the Nigerian child. In one of her entries, “How Safe Is Your Child With That Uncle, Aunty, and Neighbour?” she painstakingly highlights the dangers of leaving children with relations, who sometimes abuse such children. In her winning entry, “Challenged, Disabled but Not Useless,” published in The Guardian on Sunday, June 11, 2006, Olawale critically examines the challenges facing disabled children in our communities, noting that with proper care and understanding, they could still be useful to themselves and the country.
The judges found the entry well researched and well written. They were unanimous in recommending her for her second DAME in this category in three years.
Born on September 17, 1968, Olawale holds a Bachelor's degree in English from Ondo State University and a Master's in English from University of Lagos. Currently studying for her doctorate degree, Olawale began her journalism career with the African Guardian in 1993 as a Youth Corp member. She is a Senior Correspondent (features) with The Guardian.
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