Rebecca Ejifoma honoured as TPP 100 under 40 leaders 

By Rita Okoye

THISDAY Newspaper, Rebecca Ejifoma, has been honoured as The Peak Performer 100 Under 40 List for Leaders 2024. 

She was awarded the The Peak Performer Fest in Lagos on 2nd October 2024 in Lagos State.

Ejifoma’s nomination was hinged on her commitment to excellence and potential to deliver greater achievement in propelling the future of Africa.

According to the award organizers of The Peak Performer 100 Under 40 Leaders, the award is to spotlight some highly inspiring young Africans who have made a significant impact in their respective fields, driving positive change across the globe and inspiring multiple generations.

Ejifoma was listed in recognition of her commitment to excellence and her potential to deliver greater achievement in propelling the future of Africa.

This award is a testament to Ejifoma’s lasting impact as a journalist. Through her reporting, she has enlightened readers about healthy practices and provided solution-driven articles, bridging the gap in health reporting, and leading a new conversation in Nigeria.

With over a decade at THISDAY Newspaper, Ejifoma is renowned for her commitment to giving voice to Nigeria’s most vulnerable and marginalized communities while also championing women’s and girls’ empowerment.

Ejifoma has championed hundreds of people-driven stories that shaped policies, used as references beyond the walls of newsrooms.

The panel of highly esteemed assessors, comprising exceptional professionals, concluded that Ejifoma was immensely qualified to be on the exclusive list of emerging leaders.

Ejifoma is making a name for herself in the journalism landscape, attracting the wins, pats on the back, and thumbs up for commitment to excellence.

Other awardees included British professional boxer, Anthony Joshua, Eniola Adeoluwa, Hilda Baci, Ini Dima-Okojie, Jane Njogu, Sherif Ghali, Tunde Onakoya, Dr. Vumi Msweli, Femi Aluko, and Todimu Ige, among others.