Dr. Adaobi Okeke Tops Department of Mass Communication Excellence Rankings at UNIZIK Social Sciences Review

 In a significant recognition of academic excellence and mentorship, the undergraduate students of the Faculty of Social Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka, have named Dr. Adaobi Okeke the best-performing lecturer in the Department of Mass Communication.

The announcement was a major highlight of the Faculty’s End-of-Year Review and Luncheon held at the Faculty Complex. The rankings, based strictly on student assessments of teaching quality and mentorship, saw Comrade Odogwu Emeka Odogwu, PhD, JP, the Anambra State Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), clinching the second position. Samuel Idowu Ogunbadejo, who also serves as the PTA Chairman of UNIZIK Nursery/Primary School, secured the third position.

The Dean of the Faculty, Professor Michael Ezenwa, expressed his profound gratitude to the faculty members for their support during his first nine months in office. He described his tenure as a period focused on elevating career excellence and research visibility.

"Our goal has been to promote high-impact journal publishing and recognize those who truly distinguish themselves in the classroom," Professor Ezenwa stated. "Rewarding lecturers based on student feedback is essential for maintaining the high standards of teaching and mentorship that our faculty is known for."

The Department of Mass Communication dominated the conversation at the event, with the recognized lecturers being praised for their dedication to student development and professional guidance. The review session served as both an accountability exercise and a fraternal gathering, allowing staff to unwind after a productive academic year.

The event underscores UNIZIK’s commitment to a student-centered approach to education, ensuring that those at the forefront of knowledge dissemination are held to the highest standards of excellence.