Amb. Olushade Janet Fawohunre Adorned with Distinguished Fellowship Honour by CIISM

 By Genesis ogiri 

Abuja, Nigeria — In an atmosphere filled with dignity, brilliance, and royal affirmation, Ambassador Dr. Olushade Janet Fawohunre was crowned with the prestigious title of Distinguished Fellow by the Chartered Institute of Information and Strategy Management (CIISM). The conferment, held at the esteemed Army Resource Centre, Asokoro, Abuja, was not just an honour—it was a regal testament to her legacy of service, leadership, and excellence.

The August 15, 2025 ceremony drew traditional rulers, policymakers, academics, innovators, and industry experts from across Nigeria and Africa. Anchored on the theme “Strategic Synergies: Leveraging Arts Management & Information Strategy for Nigeria’s Development,” the event highlighted CIISM’s unique mission to blend creativity with strategic intelligence as twin engines of governance, innovation, and sustainable development.

the 2025 Capacity Building and Awards Ceremony was not just an occasion of honour but a reaffirmation of the Institute’s mission to shape ethical, strategic, and innovative leaders for Africa and the world. By conferring the Distinguished Fellowship on trailblazers like Ambassador Dr. Olushade Janet Fawohunre, CIISM restated its position as a custodian of professional standards, a springboard for capacity development, and a beacon of global excellence.

For the Institute, each awardee represents a bridge between knowledge and practice, between vision and implementation — leaders equipped not only to excel in their fields but to inspire transformative change across society. The ceremony, therefore, stands as a testimony that CIISM is not merely celebrating today’s achievements, but actively investing in the leaders of tomorrow, fortifying Africa’s future with character, competence, and strategic wisdom.

For Dr. Fawohunre, the conferment as a Distinguished Fellow was more than a feather in her crown. It represented a recognition of her unyielding commitment to ethical leadership, her intellectual distinction in information and strategy, and her devotion to fostering human capacity in both national and international spheres.

Speaking with newsmen shortly after the ceremony, she lauded CIISM for its visionary role in shaping Africa’s leadership landscape, describing the recognition as both “a crown of honour and a call to deeper service.” With regal humility, she affirmed that the award strengthens her resolve to uphold integrity, champion ethical values, and contribute to capacity building in Nigeria and beyond.

The Registrar of CIISM, Ambassador Dr. Adelanke Peter Oyintoke, while addressing the gathering, charged the inductees and honourees to embrace ethical leadership standards and become worthy ambassadors of the Institute. His charge was echoed by Professor Eze Nwauba, African Representative of Prowess University, USA, who described the honourees as symbols of “professional distinction, integrity, excellence in leadership, and selfless service to humanity.”

Beyond the glitter of awards, the ceremony reaffirmed CIISM’s enduring legacy. With international collaborations such as its partnership with Prowess University, USA, the Institute has continually positioned itself as a custodian of professional standards and a driver of capacity building across Africa. Its programmes, fellowships, and recognitions remain platforms for nurturing leaders who embody knowledge, character, and accountability.

As the curtains drew on the grand Abuja ceremony, one message rang clear: Ambassador Dr. Olushade Janet Fawohunre’s recognition is not only a personal triumph but also a reflection of CIISM’s unwavering commitment to shaping Africa’s future. For both the honouree and the Institute, the occasion was more than a milestone—it was a royal chapter in the unfolding story of ethical leadership, innovation, and professional transformation.

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