Unijos V-C Honoured During Visit To Mass Communication Department, Commisssions New Studio and Library.
The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Jos, Professor Ishaya Tanko, visited the Department of Mass Communication to commission its newly constructed studio and library.
The event, held at the Faculty of Social Sciences, saw the presence of dignitaries from government parastatals, lecturers, senior lecturers, Heads of Departments, and the Dean of the Faculty of Arts, among others.
Professor Ishaya Tanko, who received several awards, expressed gratitude to the department for the respect accorded to him. He also acknowledged the presence of the Minister for Sports and praised the current administration for its unwavering support to the university.
Award presentationThe Commissioner for Youth and Sports, representing Governor Caleb Mutfwang Plateau State, pledged a donation of 500,000 Naira to the department.
In his speech, Professor Godfrey Danaan, H.O.D of the Mass Communication Department, emphasized the importance of elevating the department to a faculty status and providing more space for learning, given its large student population. He also urged the Vice-Chancellor to grant Mass Communication full control to broadcast NUGA events globally.
Students pays rapt attentionThe department's president, Gyang Bonaventure, highlighted the need for the Vice-Chancellor's support, particularly in addressing the department's space constraints.
In response, Professor Tanko assured full support to address the department's needs and promised the Mass Communication department's involvement in all activities of the UNIJOS campus radio, "Ice F. M."
The event concluded with the commissioning of the Mass Communication library and studio, signaling a boost for development and growth within the department and the university at large.
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