Lake Chad Times Newspaper Pays Courtesy Visit to BOSU Vice-Chancellor

The Editor-in-Chief of Lake Chad Times Newspaper, Mr. Abdulkadir Lawan, on Monday led his management team on a courtesy visit to the Vice-Chancellor of Borno State University (BOSU), Professor Babagana Gutti.

Mr. Lawan explained that the visit was to formally introduce the newspaper’s leadership and explore areas of collaboration with the institution. He noted that the university’s support would greatly contribute to the growth and sustainability of the publication.

He revealed that Lake Chad Times was established by Mass Communication students of BOSU and the University of Maiduguri during their internship at Yerwa Express News.

Speaking during the visit, the paper’s Editor, Miss Fauziya, highlighted that the publication, which is primarily online, focuses on gender issues, the plight of vulnerable groups, internally displaced persons, and broader societal challenges. She expressed gratitude to the university management for its earlier support.

“Let me thank BOSU Management for donating one hundred thousand naira during the launch of the newspaper in August last year. That assistance went a long way in helping us set up Lake Chad Times,” she said.

In his response, Professor Gutti commended the young journalists for their initiative and assured them of the university’s readiness to collaborate, particularly through the Mass Communication Department and the Vice-Chancellor’s media office.

He urged the team to uphold professionalism, objectivity, and balance in their reportage, while paying greater attention to issues affecting the people, especially the ongoing economic crisis and its impact on households.

On gender advocacy, the Vice-Chancellor emphasized the need for inclusivity. “Attention should be given not only to the girl-child but also to the boy-child, because a neglected boy-child eventually grows to become the head of the girl-child. There is need to strike a balance between the two,” he advised.

Professor Gutti encouraged the Lake Chad Times team to remain committed to their work and assured them of the university’s continued support.