Truth Live Media CEO, Deacon Okpebholo, Achieves Academic Milestone with MSc from Portsmouth

Deacon Darlington Okpebholo Ray Graduates with MSc in Global Human Resources Management from University of Portsmouth
Portsmouth, United Kingdom on July 25, 2025.

The Publisher and Chief Executive Officer of Truth Live Media Communications, Deacon Darlington Okpebholo Ray, has achieved an outstanding academic milestone as he officially graduates with a Master of Science degree in Global Human Resources Management from the prestigious University of Portsmouth in the United Kingdom.

The graduation ceremony, held on Friday at the university’s historic campus in Portsmouth, marked a moment of pride and celebration not only for Deacon Okpebholo Ray and his family but also for the entire Truth Live News team and wider professional community. His academic journey, pursued alongside the demands of media leadership and corporate responsibilities, exemplifies his remarkable discipline, resilience, and commitment to personal and professional development.

Okpebholo who was among the top graduates, was awarded merit. He had earlier bagged the following certificates from different universities and institutions in the United Kingdom within the last three years.

Associate Member, British Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD); Diploma in Social Media And Marketing, University of Arts London; Diploma in Investigative Journalism (Freelance) at British College of Journalism; Member of British Association of Journalists (BAJ); Ph.D in view at Queen Mary University, London; Publisher and Editor in Chief of Truth Live News, online Newspaper; Socio-political and Civil Rights Activist.

Known for his visionary leadership, strong ethical values, and deep-rooted dedication to human capital development, Deacon Okpebholo’s latest achievement further solidifies his status as a well-rounded professional who believes in lifelong learning. The MSc in Global Human Resources Management has equipped him with advanced knowledge and strategic insight into managing talent, fostering workplace diversity, navigating global labour markets, and driving organisational performance in a rapidly evolving world.

Speaking shortly after the ceremony, Okpebholo expressed profound gratitude to God, his family, colleagues, and academic mentors who supported him throughout the rigorous programme. “This degree is not just a personal victory, but a symbol of what is possible when vision meets discipline and hard work,” he said. “It has deepened my understanding of people management and further strengthened my commitment to building empowered teams and ethical organisations.”

Colleagues and staff at Truth Live News have described his graduation as both inspiring and motivating. In a congratulatory message, the staff and management hailed his latest accomplishment as “a testament to his unrelenting pursuit of excellence, growth, and global relevance.”

Deacon Darlington Okpebholo’s success story continues to resonate across the media and business sectors, with many describing him as a role model who blends entrepreneurial excellence with academic achievement and social impact. His journey serves as a beacon of hope for aspiring professionals and leaders across Africa, especially those who juggle demanding careers with the ambition to further their education on a global scale.

With this new feather in his cap, it is inevitable that this advanced academic training will shape the next phase of his leadership at Truth Live Media Communications and beyond.