The Union of Campus Journalists, University of Ibadan (UCJUI), has on Friday, 19th December 2025, awarded some members of the union for their outstanding performances in campus journalism during the outgoing tenure. This was done at the UCJ dinner, which was held at the Music concert hall and had in attendance Alumni of the UCJ, campus journalists and members of the wider student body.
The ceremony, which also marked the end of the union’s 37th administration and the inauguration of the now 38th administration, was filled with many activities, including the presentation of awards to these campus journalists and Local Press Organisations (LPOs), amongst others. Deserving campus journalists were recognised for their dedication to the journalism practice in the university, as well as their quality contributions to the union during the session.
The list of awardees includes:
INDIVIDUAL CATEGORY
Opemipo Olukoga Prize for Best Features Writer- Tunde Ojerinola
Best News Writer- Okojie Simeon
Best Broadcast Journalist- Sarah Esesuru
Best Cartoonist- Olalekan Marvelous
Best Investigative Writer- Peter Sonaike
Best Satire Writer- Akintayo Testimony
Best Politics Writer- Ezihe Patrick Chukwuebuka
Best Entertainment Writer- Ladapo Wisdom
Best Creative Writer- Sobowale Oluwadarasimi
Best Sports Writer- Adekunle Oni-Daniel
Best Health Writer- Rodiyah Khidir
Best Editor-in-chief- Olúdáre Olufunmilola
Jahman Anikulapo Prize for Best Graduating Campus Journalists-
Bamijoko Favour
Fiyinfoluwa Ibraheem
Sakeenah Kareem
Oludare Olufunmilayo
Adebukola Shonibare Award for Human Rights Reporting- Peter Sonaike
Abimbola Ojenike Prize for Most Promising Investigative Campus Journalist- Akanni Oluwasegun Michael
Prof Sheriff Folarin Presidential Prize for Best Overall Campus Journalist- Peter Sonaike
J6 Award for Best Three Female Campus Journalists-
Sakeenah Kareem, Winner J6 Award for Best Three Female Campus Journalists
Zainab Yusuf, 1st Runner-up J6 Award for Best Three Female Campus Journalists
Rodiyah Khidir, 2nd Runner-up J6 Award for Best Three Female Campus Journalists
Best UCJ Editor- Utibe Emmanuel
LPO CATEGORY
Most Innovative LPO- UIMSA Press
Best Editorial- UIMSA PRESS
Best Departmental LPO- UIMSA PRESS
Best Hall LPO- Indy Press
Best Faculty LPO- AFAS Press
Overall Best LPO- Indy Press
