Adebayo Adenrele
The Students Representative Council (SRC) of the International Institute of Journalism (IIJ), Ekiti State Campus, has nominated the former Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Ekiti State Council and Special Adviser on Labour to the Union’s President, Comrade Rotimi Ojomoyela, for an award of outstanding leadership and conferment as Patron of the Institute.
The honour, according to the IIJ-SRC, is in recognition of Ojomoyela’s contributions to journalism, professional development and his support for the institute and its students.
This was contained in a letter of notification signed and delivered to the nominee by the Chairman of the IIJ-SRC Week Committee, Amb. Olu-Ajayi Maxwell.
The presentation ceremony is scheduled to hold on Friday, September 18, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. at the Tai Akogun Oguntayo Hall, NUJ Secretariat, Ado-Ekiti.
The IIJ-SRC Week Committee described Ojomoyela as an exemplary leader whose service and commitment had contributed significantly to the growth of journalism in Ekiti State.
They acknowledged Ojomoyela’s tenure as Chairman of the NUJ, Ado-Ekiti, as well as his continued commitment to the advancement of journalism and the development of young professionals.
The students’ body said Ojomoyela’s support, guidance and encouragement had made a lasting impact on the IIJ community, stressing that his efforts towards nurturing aspiring journalists and promoting professionalism in the profession were worthy of recognition.
The letter reads, “It is with profound respect and great delight that the Institute of Journalism Students Representative Council (IIJ-SRC), Ekiti State Campus, formally communicates your nomination for the prestigious Award of Outstanding Leadership and conferment as a Patron of the Institute of Journalism (IIJ), Ado-Ekiti, in recognition of your exceptional leadership, immense contributions to journalism, professional development, and your unwavering support for the Institute and its students.
“Your distinguished service as the Emeritus Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NU)), Ado-Ekiti, and your remarkable commitment to the growth and development of journalism in Ekiti State have distinguished you as an exemplary leader and a worthy ambassador of the noble profession.
“Your immense contributions to the International Institute of Journalism (II)), Ado-Ekiti, particularly your support, guidance, encouragement and commitment to the development of journalism students, have made a lasting impact on the Institute and its community. Your dedication to nurturing emerging journalists and promoting professionalism in journalism remains highly commendable.
“This recognition is therefore a profound acknowledgement of your outstanding leadership, selfless service, professional excellence and enduring contributions to journalism in Ekiti State. Your accomplishments, integrity and commitment to the advancement of the profession continue to inspire students, practitioners and the wider journalism community.
“The IIJ-SRC and the entire Institute community are honoured to associate with a distinguished personality whose leadership and service have contributed immensely to the growth of journalism and the development of young professionals.
“On behalf of the IIJ-SRC and the entire Institute of Journalism community, we sincerely congratulate you on this well-deserved honour. We look forward to formally celebrating and presenting you with the Award of Outstanding Leadership and your conferment as Patron of the Institute of Journalism, Ado-Ekiti”.
