VETERAN broadcaster and Chairman of Sports Radio, 88.9 Brila Fm, Dr. Larry Izamoje, was recently honoured by Salem University with a Doctorate Degree -D.Sc (Honorary causa) in Information Technology for his contributions to sports journalism and pioneering sports radio in Africa.

The latest honour from the Lokoja, Kogi State-based private university comes just a year after Izamoje got an academic doctorate in Business Administration from the Business School, Lausanne, Switzerland and a recent investiture as a Fellow of the Institute of Administrators and Researchers of Nigeria.

In his address during the ceremony, the Chancellor of Salem University, Archbishop Sam Amaga said the renowned sports entrepreneur has served Nigeria with distinction in various capacities and equally at some of the most critical periods of its history.

“Today, your numerous achievements in sport journalism and public service ring bells nationally and internationally,” Archbishop Amaga told the audience.

In the same vein, the Vice Chancellor of the University, Prof. Joseph Adeola Fuwape, speaking for the university council, said the institution decided to honour Izamoje in “recognition of his numerous and meritorious contributions to the field of sports journalism in Nigeria.”

An elated Izamoje, when asked to comment on the award, described it as something extraordinary, especially coming from an institution with a base in Christianity- a citadel of learning that benchmarks integrity, handwork and overall positive impact as key criteria in deciding whom in the society deserves special recognition.

Among the dignitaries at the event were Governor of Kogi State, Capt. Idris Wada and some members of his cabinet.

Dr. Larry Izamoje founded Sports Radio, 88.9 Brila Fm in Lagos in 2002. It now has offices in key cities like Abuja, Kaduna and Onitsha.