Ehi Braimah, the Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of Naija Times, has been selected as one of the recipients of the 20th Anniversary Chancellor Alumni Award from the University of Roehampton, London, United Kingdom.

In an email to Braimah, Eleanor Merrick, Director of Business Development & Fundraising at the university, praised his dedication, passion, and outstanding contributions to his field. She wrote, “Your nomination stood out among an incredibly talented pool of candidates, showcasing the impact you have made and the legacy you continue to build, and we are thrilled to honor you with this award.”

Merrick added that the winners will be officially announced soon and that the university would like to feature Braimah’s achievement on their website and social media channels. She assured him that his wishes regarding public recognition would be respected.

Braimah will be invited to an exclusive event in early autumn to celebrate his accomplishments and those of his fellow award recipients. “This event will provide an opportunity for us to recognize and honor your outstanding contributions in person. More information regarding the event will be sent to you shortly,” Merrick stated in the email.

To accompany his feature on the university’s website and social media, Merrick requested a headshot of Braimah. She concluded by congratulating him on his well-deserved recognition and expressing pride in having him among the university’s esteemed alumni.

Braimah completed his MBA degree at the University of Roehampton in December 2016 and attended the graduation ceremony in January 2018 at the university’s campus in London. He expressed his excitement and honor at being recognized on the university’s 20th anniversary. “What we have is a large community of alumni comprising great minds and talented professionals; so this recognition means so much to me,” Braimah said.

Two months ago, the university announced the Chancellor’s Alumni Awards 2024 to mark its 20th anniversary. A statement on the university’s website read, “As we celebrate our 20th year as an independent university, we are excited to announce that the Chancellor’s Alumni Award will be given to 20 Roehampton alumni in 2024.”

“These awards recognize the outstanding achievements, success, and impact our amazing alumni community continue to make in the UK and around the world,” the statement continued.

To be eligible, nominees must have completed an undergraduate, foundation, postgraduate, or doctoral award from the University of Roehampton or one of its associated colleges or partners by December 2023. Entries closed on April 6, 2024.