In a milestone feat that has attracted informed commentaries , top brand expert and English FA licensed football agent, Drew Uyi, has has been conferred with an honourary doctorate degree from Cornerstone Christian University in the United States of America.
At the landmark event that took place on October 29 at the Double Tree by Hilton, Atlanta 1076 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell 30076, Uyi, who midwifed some top endorsement deals for a number of leading sports stars and entertainers, was finally awarded the doctoral degree Honoris Causa to a round of applauses from the event’s attendees.
In conferring the post graduate degree on the UK-born Nigerian, Cornerstone Christian University identified that Uyi has touched the lives of people and contributed in a no small measure to the sports and branding sectors.
Uyi was instrumental in the activation of endorsement deals for the likes of Super Eagles captain, Ahmed Musa, Victor Moses, Shehu Abdullahi, and Odion Ighalo.
A sports and events management graduate from the London Metropolitan University, Uyi holds a post-graduate diploma in marketing from the London University of Arts and with this doctorate degree he takes the game a notch higher.
In his acceptance speech after being awarded the new degree, Uyi said: “When I set out to be a brand expert and FA licensed football intermediary, I never envisaged that my humble ambition would propel me to being found deserving and worthy to be conferred with a honorary doctorate degree from Cornerstone Christian University, a reputable ivory tower of high academic, moral and spiritual excellence.
“Being someone passionate about the business aspect of football and sports in general , I went into football agency and branding in order to offer a better deal for players from the continent of Africa
“That my passion and commitment to the promotion of African football has now landed me this major honourr from Cornerstone Christian University makes me .more determined to focus on this. my calling.
“I am most honoured by this doctorate degree and thank the management and faculty for this treasured honour. I pledgee to abide by the ethos of this award while doing my best to enhance the fortunes of our sports stars and upcoming talents. Thank you,” added Uyi.
Cornerstone Christian University is a global citadel of higher learning renowned for its high and impeccable learning standards. The university is reputed for preparing students to be servant leaders as Christ modeled, for the fulfillment of their purpose in life and provide opportunities for spiritual growth.
The ceremony was not devoid of the usual academic celebrations as the newly decorated degree holders, including Uyi, celebrated their milestone feats with family members, friends, and well wishers, who basked in the joy and euphoria of seeing their own attain high academic excellence as a result of their proven work in the society.
Uyi is unarguably the one of the biggest football agents and influencers online from this part of the world today. He has over half a million followers across all social media channels.
He understands the business of football and a lot of upcoming and established agents look up to him as they attempt to scale up the ladder of football intermediary.
