The suspended Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has described the honorary Doctor of Science (D.Sc.) degree conferred on the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, by the University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) as well-deserved and timely.
The honor was awarded during the institution’s 35th Convocation Ceremony and 50th Anniversary Celebration.
In a statement signed on Saturday, Fubara, on behalf of his family and the people of Rivers State, commended Wike’s legacy of service as a former two-term governor and current minister.
He praised Wike as a visionary and transformational leader whose contributions to governance and development continue to impact Nigeria’s progress.
“This prestigious recognition not only celebrates your remarkable achievements but also reflects your enduring commitment to education, governance, and societal advancement,” Fubara stated.
He highlighted Wike’s role in uplifting lives and restoring confidence in leadership, adding, “It is only fitting that your alma mater honors your dedication and the pivotal role you play in shaping Nigeria’s future.”
Fubara expressed pride in Wike’s accomplishment and extended heartfelt congratulations, wishing him further success in his endeavors.
Dele Fashomi, seasoned journalist and communication teacher, is a holder of Master of Arts degree in Communication and Language Arts from the University of Ibadan in 1992/93.
Earlier, he had bagged a Bachelor degree from the same university in 1984, after which he proceeded to the Nigerian Institute of Journalism, Lagos, in 1990, for a postgraduate diploma in Journalism.
He had done many courses in communication, including the EU-BBC Editing Course in 2002.
Mr. Fashomi combines effectively the practice, research and teaching of communication. And to date, he has published two academic works in communication: Issues in Communication Technology and Policy (2010) and Economic and Social Issues in Advertising and PR (2013).
He had his first break in the Nigerian media in Concord Newspapers in 1990 and today, he has over two and half decades experience earned in several newspapers.
He has been part of many start-ups, such as The Republic (1987), The Comet (1999), The Anchor 2001 – 2002; Sun Newspapers (2003); Westerner newsmagazine (2005 – 2010) as Editor; National Life (2011) as Sunday Editor, and Newswatch Newspapers (2012- 2016) as Daily Editor.
Dele Fashomi is now the Publisher/Editor-in-Chief of Newstide247.com newspaper online, which he started in July 2015. He is also into biography writing, with many books in his trail, some of which he wrote alone and one he co- authored with his mentor, Mr Dare Babarinsa, entitled: Olabiyi Durojaiye – DARE TO BE DiFFERENT. He also guided and collaborated with Pa Olatunji Odusanya in writing his autobiography – AGAINST ALL ODDS. There are many other books in the works under his pen.
