President of the Society of Digital Newspaper Owners of Nigeria, Adeniyi Ifetayo has been conferred with an honorary Doctor of Media and Communication degree by Myles Leadership University (MLU).
The conferment ceremony held in Ghana on March 20, celebrated Ifetayo’s scholarly dedication and impactful research in media and communication studies.
Ifetayo’s doctoral journey, supervised by MLU Vice-Chancellor Dr. K. Ravi Acharya, culminated in a thesis that advanced critical discourse in media studies.
The degree, certified under credential number MLUNI/2023/PRT/0006, was unanimously approved by the university’s Board of Trustees, Council, and Senate, affirming his fulfillment of rigorous academic requirements.
The certificate, bearing the institution’s official seal, was signed by MLU Registrar Dr. Nana Arnold.
In his acceptance speech Ifetayo emphasised his commitment to driving societal change through education.
“My mantra, inspired by President John F. Kennedy’s timeless words, is to ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country,” he stated.
President of the Africa International Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Dr. Mark Darko, who was the keynote speaker underscored the urgency of visionary leadership across the continent.
He noted: “Africa’s leaders have long prioritised short-term political gains over sustainable development, exporting raw materials rather than processing them.”
Citing Aliko Dangote’s refinery as a model of transformative industrial investment, Darko urged honorees to invest in the next generation, prioritise agricultural innovation, and foster collaboration for a prosperous Africa.”
“As Kwame Nkrumah said, We face neither East nor West—we face forward.’ Those who steal from the future through corruption remain shackled to the past.”
