Adebayo Adenrele
The Students Representative Council (SRC) of the International Institute of Journalism (IIJ), Ado-Ekiti Campus, has decorated the Special Adviser on Labour Matters to the President of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Comrade Rotimi Ojomoyela, as Patron of the institute in recognition of his contributions to journalism, professional development and support for aspiring journalists.
Ojomoyela, a two-term former Chairman of the NUJ, Ekiti State Council, was also presented with the Award of Outstanding Leadership by the students’ body in acknowledgement of his service to the journalism profession and commitment to mentoring young media practitioners.
The decoration ceremony was held on Monday, October 12, 2026, at his office in Okesha market area, Ado-Ekiti.
The honour followed Ojomoyela’s nomination by the IIJ-SRC, which described him as an exemplary leader whose contributions to journalism and professional development had made a significant impact in Ekiti State.
The Cordinator of the Institute, Comrade Dare Daniels described the recognition as an acknowledgement of his selfless service, professional excellence and enduring contributions to journalism, adding that his accomplishments and commitment to the profession continued to inspire students and practitioners.
The Cordinator also commended his support, guidance and encouragement to the institute and its students, noting that his commitment to nurturing aspiring journalists and promoting professionalism had made a lasting impression on the IIJ community.
The IIJ-SRC President, Comrade Toba Fatunla, congratulated Ojomoyela on the honour, expressing appreciation for his contributions to the institute and the wider journalism community.
He also harped on his support for the institute and dedication to developing young journalists had strengthened the relationship between experienced media professionals and students preparing for careers in journalism.
In his response, Comrade Ojomoyela expressed appreciation to the management and students of the International Institute of Journalism (IIJ), Ekiti State Campus, particularly the Students’ Representative Council (SRC), for finding him worthy of the honour.
He described the recognition as a call to greater service and a motivation to continue contributing to the growth of journalism education, professional development and the empowerment of young journalists.
Ojomoyela urged the students to remain committed to ethical journalism, accuracy, fairness and responsible reportage, stressing that the future of the profession depended on the quality of training and values instilled in aspiring journalists.
He assured the institute and its students of his readiness to support initiatives that would promote their academic and professional advancement.
