President of the Society of Digital Newspaper Owners of Nigeria, Adeniyi Ifetayo, has been conferred with an honorary Doctor of Media and Communication degree by Myles Leadership University (MLU) in recognition of his exceptional contributions to academia and the media industry.
The ceremony, which held in Ghana recently, celebrated Ifetayo’s dedication and impact in media and communication studies.
In his acceptance speech, Ifetayo emphasised his commitment to driving societal change through education. “My mantra, inspired by President John F. Kennedy’s timeless words, is to ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country,” he stated.
Ifetayo also hinted at his philanthropic strides, and contribution to education in Nigeria. He talked about renovating dilapidated public schools by constructing furniture and restroom facilities, alongside sponsoring vocational training for select Nigerian youths.
The ceremony featured a keynote address by Dr. Mark Darko, President of the Africa International Chamber of Commerce and Industry, who underscored the urgency of visionary leadership across the continent. “Africa’s leaders have long prioritised short-term political gains over sustainable development, exporting raw materials rather than processing them,” he remarked.
Citing Aliko Dangote’s refinery as a model of transformative industrial investment, Darko urged honorees to “invest in the next generation, prioritise agricultural innovation, and foster collaboration for a prosperous Africa.”
Concluding with a rallying quote from Ghana’s founding father, Darko declared: “As Kwame Nkrumah said: ‘We face neither East nor West — we face forward.’ Those who steal from the future through corruption remain shackled to the past.”
Also among the honorees were Dr. Chidinma Anne Ojeh (Business Development Manager, Sovereign Finance Limited); Dr. Remi Olumuyiwa (Chairman, First Tricon Limited); Amb. Dr. Princess Caroline Ene (Founder, Unique Global Peace Initiative of Nigeria) and Dr. Nick Wedge Wento (Chairman, Wento Group of Companies).
