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Commonwealth University Confers Honorary Doctorate on Okonmah
By Modupe Gbadeyanka
For distinguishing himself professionally through meritorious service that has impacted many lives positively, the Commonwealth University has conferred honorary doctorate award (Doctor of Laws – Honoris Causa) on Mr Joseph Okonmah.
Mr Okonmah is the CEO/Lead Consultant of Jasek Consulting Limited, a full-fledged consulting firm which is a subsidiary of Jasek Communications Limited.
Also, the London Graduate School has awarded him the Masterclass Certificate in Business Management and Leadership.
While receiving the awards, Mr Okonmah said, “To me, there is no end to learning. We keep on learning. I love reading and studying because I believe knowledge is the most powerful weapon to combat life challenges with high proclivity to change the world.”
“My quest for knowledge and leadership continue to afford me the opportunity to serve and improve human society,” he added.
The awardee was formerly Group Head, Corporate Affairs of Dangote Group, where he played key role in the Initial Public Offer (IPO) of Dangote Sugar, Flour Mills and Dangote Cement, before being redeployed as Head, Investor Relations and CSR.
He was also for some years, the Client Service Director of TPT International, a leading PR firm in Nigeria, where he managed corporate accounts of Nigerian Breweries Plc (including brands).
He also managed Promasidor’s corporate accounts like Quill Awards as well as the firm’s product brands like Cowbellpedia Mathematics Competition, Cowbell Swimming Competition and Cowbell Football Academy.
Other accounts he managed include Heritage Bank, Reckitt Benckiser, Buildcon Global Services and Lagos Business School.
Mr Okonmah is a graduate of Political Science and Public Administration from the University of Benin, Nigeria.
He holds M.Sc degree in Political Science and LLB degree from the University of Lagos. He also has a post-graduate degree in Public Relations from the Nigerian Institute of Journalism (NIJ).
He is a Barrister-at-Law and an advocate of the Supreme Court of Nigeria. He is presently a Ph.D candidate in Public Policy Administration at Walden University, specializing in Global Leadership.
He is a Fellow of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (FNIPR); Fellow, Institute of Management Consultants (FIMC); Fellow, National Institute of Marketing of Nigeria (FNIMN); Member, Advertising Practitioners Council of Nigeria (APCON) and the Nigerian Bar Association.
Commonwealth University is a corporate professional private distance learning university registered in the City of Panama and subject to the laws of Panama.
It has the powers to confer degrees, honorary degrees, diplomas, certificates and other academic awards. It is a non-traditional university that is globally focused.
It has accreditation and approvals with the International Association for Quality Assurances in Higher Education (QAHE), UNESCO Learning Badge for advancing the internationalization of education, among others.
By Modupe Gbadeyanka
Lagos Television (LTV 8), Alausa, Ikeja, has a new General Manager, and he is Mr Kayode Oyekanmi, replacing Mrs Sola Kosoko, who was ousted by the Lagos State government.
Mr Oyekanmi was presented with his letter of appointment on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, by the Lagos State Head of Service, Mr Bode Agoro, in a brief ceremony.
The new General Manager of the state-owned broadcast station was tasked with using his vast experience in the media space to take LTV 8 to greater heights.
Mr Agoro expressed confidence in Mr Oyekanmi’s capacity to reposition Lagos Television and wished him a successful and impactful tenure of office.
Prior to his appointment, Mr Oyekanmi served as the Director of Strategy Centre at the Lagos State Ministry of Information and Strategy, a position he has held since 2022.
A seasoned brand communications practitioner, Mr Oyekanmi has over three decades of professional experience spanning both the private and public sectors, with expertise in Advertising, Public Relations, and global export services.
He commenced his public service career as a Public Affairs Practitioner on March 1, 2000, with the Lagos State Ministry of Information and Strategy.
The new LTV boss, a Lagos State indigene from Isale Eko, Lagos Island, has received several awards in recognition of his dedication, hard work, and commitment to the journalism profession.
He holds a Master’s degree in Public Administration (MPA) from the University of Lagos and a Bachelor’s degree in English Language and Education from Lagos State University.
He is an active Member of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) and the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR).
In addition, he is a voracious reader and a passionate lawn tennis player, and currently serves as the Charter President of the Lagos State Ministry of Information Toastmasters Club.
By Modupe Gbadeyanka
A retired Major-General, Mr Adeyinka Famadewa, has been appointed as the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Homeland Security.
The appointee retired from the military after over three decades, with experience in national security strategy, intelligence fusion, counter-terrorism operations, and international security diplomacy.
His career reflects a rare blend of operational excellence, strategic foresight, and institutional leadership in safeguarding Nigeria’s territorial integrity and national interests, a circular signed by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Mr George Akume, said.
It was disclosed that Mr Famadewa was chosen for the position because of his exceptional record of service, strategic expertise, and outstanding contributions to Nigeria’s national security architecture.
The notice said the appointment underscores the commitment of the administration of Mr Tinubu to strengthening internal security coordination, enhancing intelligence-driven operations, and deepening inter-agency collaboration in addressing emerging security threats across the country.
The President expressed confidence that Mr Famadewa’s appointment will further enhance the government’s efforts toward achieving a safer and more secure Nigeria through improved coordination of homeland security initiatives, intelligence integration, and proactive risk management.
He also urged him to deploy his wealth of experience, professionalism, and strategic insight in advancing national security objectives and supporting the administration’s agenda.
By Aduragbemi Omiyale
In a bid to strengthen its board and support its transformation goals, FCMB Group Plc has appointed the chairman of the board of the Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF), Mrs Adepeju Adebajo, as an independent non-executive director.
A statement signed by the company secretary, Mrs Olufunmilayo Adelabu, disclosed that the appointment has been approved by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).
She brings to the board over 30 years of experience across industry, renewable energy, agriculture, finance and consulting. She has worked with teams and clients in sub-Saharan Africa and Europe, helping them grow and multiply impact.
Throughout her career, Mrs Adebajo has led teams through change and growth. She previously worked at Lafarge Africa Plc, and was once the chief executive of Mouka Limited, Lumos Nigeria, UTC Nigeria Plc and an Assistant General Manager at United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc. She is a Transformation Lead at Etex Group (Nigerite and Emenite Limited).
In 2025, she founded Climate Governance Initiative Nigeria, affiliated with the World Economic Forum (WEF) and serves on the World Economic Forum Council on Climate and Nature Governance (2025-2027).
Mrs Adebajo holds a Master’s and a BSc in Chemical Engineering from Imperial College London and an MBA from Harvard Business School.
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