By: William Olaleye
The Public Relations Officer I of the Union of Campus Journalists, Mr. Ayandare Ibrahim, and Miss. Rodiyah Omotola, a member of the Union of Campus Journalists have been awarded a Campus Journalism Fellowship alongside other young campus journalists.
The recognition was accorded them by the African Foundation for Young Media Professionals (AFYMP).
They were two of the sixteen individuals also recognized.
Speaking to the UCJ, Miss. Rodiyah expressed pride at the achievement and hinted at her anticipation for what was still to come.
“I’m really looking forward to gaining all I can from the opportunity. I do feel really proud to know I won.” She said.
Similarly, Mr. Ibrahim felt that the reward reflected the efforts he put into gaining the recognition.
“It honestly feels rewarding.” He said.
“Being selected as a Campus Journalism Fellow in 2025 affirms the effort I’ve been putting into storytelling and reporting is being recognized. It motivates me to do better and keep growing in the media space.” He added.
Both individuals had applied for the fellowship separately after receiving the call for applications via a WhatsApp link.
AFYMP is an organization dedicated to strengthening journalism in Africa which provides training, support, and opportunities for young and emerging media professionals, with a focus on ethical reporting, media development, and empowering campus journalists to become change agents.
