The recognition follows a briefing by the Head of the Department of Mass Communication, Dr. Wasiu Tejuoso, who conveyed the achievements of the award-winning alumni to the Rector of the institution.
The alumni, who distinguished themselves in various areas of journalism practice, have once again projected Moshood Abiola Polytechnic as a leading institution in the training of media and communication professionals, thereby reinforcing its reputation for producing industry-ready graduates of national relevance.
Among the honourees is Olasunkanmi Akinlotan of The PUNCH newspaper, who emerged Aviation Industry Reporter of the Year at the NMMA 2025. His incisive reporting and in-depth analysis of Nigeria’s aviation sector have continued to set benchmarks for specialised journalism.
Also to be honoured is Dare Olawin, also of The PUNCH, who won the Chevron Nigeria Prize for Oil and Gas Reporter of the Year at the NMMA 2025. His consistency and depth in energy-sector reporting have contributed significantly to public understanding of critical oil and gas issues in Nigeria.
Similarly, Johnson Idowu of The PUNCH newspaper was recognised at the 34th Diamond Awards for Media Excellence (DAME) 2025, where he won the Lagos State Government Prize for Reporting Lagos State, in recognition of his impactful coverage of governance and development issues in the state.
From the Nigerian Tribune, Ifedayo Ogunyemi was honoured with the Buba Marwa Prize for Defence Reporter of the Year at the NMMA 2025. A former editor of the department’s training newspaper, MAPOLY Echo, Ogunyemi’s achievement reflects courage, professionalism, and accuracy in reporting sensitive defence and security matters.
Management also commended Sodiq Ojuroungbe, a Senior Investigative Journalist with BusinessDay, whose outstanding performance in 2025 earned him multiple honours. He emerged DAME Health Reporter of the Year, won the Nigeria Media Merit Award for Newspaper Reporter of the Year, and finished as Runner-up at the CJID Health Reporter of the Year Awards, further underscoring his excellence in investigative and public-interest journalism.
Commending the awardees, the Rector of Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, Arc. Dr. Babatunde Adekoyejo Jolaoso, described their collective achievements as a source of immense pride to the Polytechnic. He specifically commended the Department of Mass Communication for once again producing graduates whose professional excellence has brought honour and positive visibility to the institution.
The Rector reaffirmed Management’s commitment to supporting academic departments in producing competent and ethical professionals, while urging current students to draw inspiration from these distinguished alumni who continue to fly the flag of their alma mater with honour and distinction.
