Journalist and media executive, Babajide Kolade-Otitoju, has pledged to mobilise stakeholders towards the construction of a Mass Communication Centre at the Federal University Lokoja (FUL)….
Journalist and media executive, Babajide Kolade-Otitoju, has pledged to mobilise stakeholders towards the construction of a Mass Communication Centre at the Federal University Lokoja (FUL).
He also promised a ₦500,000 reward for the institution’s best graduating Mass Communication student.
Kolade-Otitoju made the pledges after receiving an honorary doctorate degree from the university at its 10th convocation ceremony.
He commended the university for the progress recorded since its establishment and pledged to support efforts to strengthen its academic programmes, particularly in mass communication.
The media executive said he would rally relevant stakeholders to support the construction of a dedicated Mass Communication Centre to improve teaching, learning and practical training for students.
He also announced the ₦500,000 award as an incentive to encourage academic excellence among Mass Communication students.
In his remarks, the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Gbenga Ibileye, described Kolade-Otitoju as a personality whose influence extends beyond his immediate environment.
He said leadership was measured by how well an individual’s talent was deployed in the service of society, noting that the honorary degree recognised Kolade-Otitoju’s contributions beyond his professional achievements.
The recognition formed part of the university’s 10th convocation ceremony, at which it honoured individuals for their contributions to society.
