Dr. Gloria Boma Harry, Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of Africa Update Newspaper and Springpoint Magazine, has received a Life Achievement Award in recognition of her contributions to the media industry and her professional accomplishments.
The award was presented during the 11th matriculation ceremony of Koinonia Theological College, Belgium, African Campus, held for the 2026 academic session at the Dew of Grace Global Ministry Auditorium, 7 Tomsiky Opuiyo Drive, off Peter Odili Road, Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
Harry was among distinguished recipients honoured at the colourful ceremony, which attracted captains of industry, clergymen, academics, community leaders and other dignitaries from different walks of life.
Other recipients of the Life Achievement Award included Engr Tamunotonye Biambo of Shell; Pastor Mrs Favour, representing the medical profession; Elder David Ofu Ejim Abuo, psc, a retired Assistant Commissioner of Police and former Officer-in-Charge of Legal, State Criminal Investigation Department, Port Harcourt; Barrister Pastor Deborah Membere, representing the clergy; and Apostle Dr Solomon Ossom, a lecturer.
The recognition of Harry, who leads two media publications, highlighted her professional standing in journalism and publishing, as well as her contributions to public communication through the media.
The ceremony also formally admitted fresh students into diploma and degree programmes in Theology, Mission and Biblical Studies, Christian Education, Financial Management and Communication Skills.
Delivering the keynote address, Rev. Dr Joseph Ekechukwu spoke on the theme, “You Are God’s, Manifest His Glory,” emphasising the spiritual responsibility associated with service and the need for individuals to reflect God’s glory through their conduct and calling.
In his matriculation address, the International President of the College, Bishop Moses Obasi, charged the newly admitted students to embrace discipline, diligent study and commitment to their chosen paths.
Obasi said the institution was committed to raising ministers who were grounded in the Word of God and equipped to respond to the needs of the 21st-century Church.
The high point of the academic proceedings was the administration of the matriculation oath by the Registrar, Apostle Emmanuel Uwaoma, formally ushering the students into the institution.
The event combined academic recognition, spiritual exhortation and the celebration of professional accomplishments, with Harry’s Life Achievement Award standing out among the honours presented at the ceremony.
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