9japarrotTV newscaster, Balikis Olaide Ajoyo, has won a cash-prize scholarship to support her ambition of attending the National Broadcast Academy of the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN), Lagos, for professional training in broadcast journalism.
Ajoyo, a graduate of Journalism and Media Studies from Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, received the scholarship during the Elevate Her 3.0 programme held on Wednesday, October 21, 2026.
Elevate Her is an initiative of the Eagles Foundation for Humanity, founded by legal practitioner Titilope Anifowoshe Tawakalt, Esq. The programme focuses on women’s empowerment by providing opportunities for learning, networking, leadership development and professional growth.
Ajoyo, the immediate Deputy Social Director of Kwara Poly’s SUG emerged as the scholarship recipient following a brief presentation during a session on making informed financial decisions facilitated by Dr Fasilat Olajumoke Aderogba, a lecturer at Kwara State University, Malete.
During the session, Ajoyo shared her ambition to attend the National Broadcast Academy to deepen her knowledge of broadcast journalism, enhance her professional skills and strengthen her capacity to contribute to the media industry. She stated that her inspiration to attend the NBA was her broadcast engagement at 9japarrotTV.
Impressed by her presentation and career aspirations, Dr Aderogba sponsored her broadcast training scholarship. She also rewarded five other participants who contributed during the session with ₦10,000 each.
Reacting to the gesture, Ajoyo expressed appreciation to Dr Aderogba for the support, praying that Allah would reward her kindness.
She also thanked the founder of Eagles Foundation for Humanity, Titilope Anifowoshe Tawakalt, for creating a platform that empowers women and provides opportunities for personal and professional development.
She further acknowledged Abdullahi Sanni for encouraging her to apply for and participate in the programme.
Ajoyo, who is passionate about broadcast journalism, currently works with 9japarrotTV as a newscaster, contributing to the station’s daily news broadcasts, reporting and news publication.