Funmi Iyanda becomes First African Woman to Receive an Honorary Fellowship from the University of Cumbria

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Media veteran Funmi Iyanda is making strides.

She has received an honorary fellowship from the University of Cumbria in recognition of her significant global contribution to human rights and sustainability and she is the first African woman to receive the award.

She shared photos from the precious moment on social media.

The robes go on at #cumbria @IFLASinfo #iflasinfo pic.twitter.com/l5YVkAxgta

— Funmi Iyanda (@Funmilola) November 25, 2015

Such an honour from @IFLASinfo #iflas #iflasinfo in such beautiful and honourable surroundings. pic.twitter.com/Iy7J8GzNcp

— Funmi Iyanda (@Funmilola) November 25, 2015

All the way in Cumbria so many #naija masters graduants. So proud of all of you. #naija your citizens are smart!!

— Funmi Iyanda (@Funmilola) November 25, 2015

See more photos from the ongoing event below.

Photo Credit: Twitter – @Funmilola