By Abdullahi Lukman
Alistair Soyode, the trailblazing founder of BEN Television, has been honoured with the prestigious Triangle Award in recognition of his pioneering work in Black and Ethnic media in Europe.
Presented at the 3rd Annual Lecture and Awards ceremony, the honour also recognises his continued dedication to youth and diaspora empowerment.
The award was presented by Nigeria’s Honourable Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo who commended Mr Soyode for his unmatched resilience, innovation, and decades of service in championing the voices of African and Black communities in Europe and beyond.
The Honourable Minister extoled Mr. Soyode’s resourceful dedication to black causes in Europe and other parts of the world.
Said he: “Alistair stands as a beacon of tenacity and excellence. His platform has not only projected Nigeria, Africa, and Black communities positively on the global stage but also created a legacy of opportunity for countless others.
The Minister, who said Mr Soyode “is truly a role model for our generation,” also used the occasion to highlight key reforms within Nigeria’s Ministry of Interior.
Dr. Tunji-Ojo disclosed that the reforms included the centralisation of passport services to enhance transparency and reduce bottlenecks.
Others, according to him, are streamlining eVisa procedures, creating a faster and more secure entry system, as well as eliminating unethical service agents, promoting professionalism, and public trust.
NatureNews notes that BEN Television, established by Mentoring Cmdt Alistair, is the first and leading Black-owned satellite television channel in Europe, now working on expanding across Africa.
Through BEN TV and other initiatives, Ambassador Soyode has consistently advocated for youth empowerment, media representation, and diaspora development.
NatureNews gathered that in addition to his media work, Alistair Soyode is currently supporting more than 1,000 African students through his foundation, AASGON
He is supporting black students with full tuition fees and sponsorship across several universities in India on AASGON Indo-Africa Scholarship Schemes (www.tecdfoundation.org).
The Triangle Award underscores a career defined by purpose, impact, and progress, serving as an inspiration to Nigerians, Africans, and the global Black community.
