By Sunny Onyekwere, 29 November 2025
The School of Communications and Media Studies, Learn To Live Business School UK (LLBSUK) has honoured the Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT Council, Comrade Grace Ike, with the “Excellence in Media Leadership and Advocacy Award”.
The Award formed a major highlight of the institution’s 2025 Post-Graduate Program awards ceremony, which featured Graduands from Cohort 1 and Cohort 2.
The event, held amid an atmosphere of celebration and professional fulfilment, attracted media Scholars, Practitioners, and families of the graduating students. Among the proud Graduands were Mrs. Funmilayo Evelyn Akintola, Gloria Ikiba, Arith, Yecenu Joyce Sasetu, and several others who successfully completed the rigorous academic programme.
Presenting the Award, former Director General of National NBC and Chairman AFIA Television, Chief Emeka Mba, who handed over the Award to Comrade Ike described her as a trailblazer in Media leadership whose work continues to influence national discourse.
He noted that her years of advocacy, mentorship, and unwavering defence of press freedom have made her a reference point within Nigeria’s media landscape.
“ This award recognizes Comrade Grace Ike as an outstanding individual who has demonstrated exemplary leadership in advancing the values of ethical journalism, Free expression and responsible media practice“, he added
Responding to the recognition, Comrade Ike expressed profound appreciation for the honour, describing it as both gratifying and humbling.
She emphasized that the Award was a call to deepen her contribution to media transformation and nation-building.
“I am delighted by this recognition from the School of Communications and Media Studies.
“Strategic communication remains central to every sphere of human endeavour and to our national development. We must continue to refine how we tell our stories and how we engage the public”, she said
Reaffirming her commitment to responsible journalism, she pledged to continue championing narratives that rebuild public confidence in the media.
“I will do my best to inspire my people to tell stories that will shape public trust, as the media must remain a credible bridge between the Government, Institutions, and the Citizens”, she stressed.
For Comrade Grace Ike, it was yet another milestone in a career defined by advocacy, resilience, and leadership within Nigeria’s vibrant media space.
