NIJ graduates 706 at 7th Convocation: Full list of students who got distinction

By Isa Isawade

The Nigerian Institute of Journalism (NIJ) on Tuesday, May 6, 2025 held its 7th Convocation at the Institute’s campus in Ogba, Lagos, Southwest, Nigeria where seven hundred and six professionally trained journalists were churned out.

The graduands graduated, as usual, with varying grades cutting across different departments and programmes such as National Diploma (ND); Higher National Diploma (HND); Postgraduate Diploma (PGD); Proficiency Certificate in Writing and Communication, and Proficiency Certificate in Photojournalism.

It’s worthy of note that some of the students performed exceedingly well in their chosen programmes, topping their departments and graduating with distinction as follows:

National Diploma (ND)
2022
Teniola Mudashir Oladipupo
Aluko Beatrice Omoyeni
Ashemiriogwa Emmanuel Oghenero

2023
Victor Deborah Chinonso
Akhimie Amittai Ewaohi
Maborukoje Catherine Ololade
Mbagwu Favour Chiamaka

2024
Dudu Emmchel Omasan
Adedokun Oluwatofunmi Mary
Akpati Elizabeth Nkechiyerem
Mabawonku Benita Chioma
Ogbodo-Benson Nwaamaka Christabel

Higher National Diploma (HND)
2022
Lamidi Oyindamola Oreoluwa
Adesanya Adedapo Oluwatoyin
Ogunronbi Kehinde Busayo
Miracle Beniah

2023
Kolawole Morolake Oluwatamilore
Mohammed Oluwaseun
Idera Eluwande

2024
Soboyejo Oluwatosin Odunayo
Yusuf Precious Hazeezat

Postgraduate Diploma (PGD)
2018
Broadcast Journalism: Falade Temilola Abiodun

2019
Broadcast Journalism: Ajani Oluwatunmise

2020
Broadcast Journalism: Odedina Damilola Opeoluwa

Public Relations and Advertising: Obadofin Olufunmilayo Habibat

2021
Print Journalism:          Bolawa Pelumi Solomon
Iwuala Nkiruka Judith

Broadcast Journalism: Adedo Rahmatallah Omolara
Dairo Flora Temitope
Whisky Pamela Edirin

2022
Broadcast Journalism:         Akande Zainab Valentina

Public Relations and Advertising: Omozokpea Cyril Usifo
Osho Olamide Israel
Emmanuel-Emeka Juliet
Adegbaju Adeolu Oluwaseyi

2023
Broadcast Journalism: Adebiyi Adenike Idayat
Kofoworola Opebiyi Oluwatobi

Public Relations and Advertising: Ajayi Olusola Michael
Ebedi Jane Ifeoma
Ismaeel-Lawal Sekinat Adenike

2024
Print Journalism: Jimoh Elizabeth Oluwaseyi

Broadcast Journalism: Ucheagbo Chimezie Nnenna
Nwonu Precious Chiamaka

Public Relations and Advertising: Chidinma Nnorom
Adeshina Michael
Idowu Modupe Adedoyin
Babatunde Gloria Ifeoluwa
Gbadebo Adewumi Anuoluwayimika
Olatunji Afolake Oyindamola
Adelabu Hauwa Olabisi

Proficiency Certificate in Writing and Communication
2022
Bakare Adeyinka
Chima Samuel Kalu Chima
Nwosu Isaac Egwu
Osiki Abiola Ruth
Roland Sandra Goodness

2024
Adeniran Deborah Omolade
Ayegbusi Olabanji Segun
Fatunla Taiwo Olusesan

Proficiency Certificate in Photojournalism
2023
Esima Blessing
Oyewole Lawal

Awards of excellence were also given to graduands who distinguished themselves in their chosen field of endeavour to the admiration of the revered institute’s authorities and well-meaning Nigerians.

Dignitaries who graced the august occasion include the Chairman of the institution’s governing council and former governor of Ogun State, Aremo Olusegun Osoba (CFR, FNIJ); the Vice-Chairman, NIG Governing Council and former Editor-in-Chief of Newswatch Magazine, Ray Ekpu (FNGE); the NIJ Provost, Mr Gbenga Adefaye; the Deputy Provost, Dr Adeboye Ola; the Registrar, Mrs Patricia Kalesanwo, and the publisher of Vanguard Newspapers, Sam Amuka Pemu among others.

The royal father of Aguda Ogba where the institution is situated, the Alaguda of Aguda also graced the occasion to give the event a royal support while the Commandant of the Area G Police Command was on ground with her team to foster a sense of security among guests.

The Chairman of the Governing Council, Aremo Olusegun Osoba, who declared the graduation ceremony open actively led the Assembly to present certificates the graduates.

The event which commenced right on time exemplified an ideal organization that should be emulated by any citadel of knowledge worth its salt as programs of the day were orderly organized. These make them take less than the times allotted. Hence the whole event which was billed to end by 1.40 pm was neatly rounded off a few minutes after 12 noon.