Tessy Igomu is a Nigerian journalist renowned for her incisive investigative reporting and leadership in the media. She currently serves as the Head of Investigation at The Punch newspaper. Here are some key highlights of her career. She began her journalism journey in 2007 at The Sun Newspaper, where she rose through the ranks to become an Assistant Features Editor. In 2020, she joined The Punch and quickly advanced, eventually taking on a leadership role as Deputy Editor for Weekend Titles. In 2022, Tessy made history as the first female journalist to be named West Africa Journalist of the Year at the West Africa Media Excellence Conference and Awards (WAMECA). Her outstanding work in investigative reporting, including groundbreaking environmental and health-related stories, has earned her national and international accolades. Tessy’s reporting often centres on public health, environmental issues, and development challenges, consistently holding power to account through in-depth investigative work.
