Nigerian Institute of Journalism Matriculates 248 Students
He expressed the institution's goal of grooming disciplined and excellent professionals who uphold high ethical standards in their profession. Mr. Adefaye highlighted the importance of equipping students to thrive as professionals and content producers in the modern era of communication technology.
AKACHI NOEL 
The Provost of the Nigerian Institute of Journalism (NIJ), Mr. Gbenga Adefaye, reiterated the institution's commitment to providing quality training during the matriculation ceremony for the 2023/2024 academic session. The ceremony, which took place at the school's auditorium in Ogba, Lagos, witnessed the matriculation of a total of 248 students.
Among the matriculating students were 119 enrolled in the National Diploma program, 67 in the Higher National Diploma program, and 62 in the Post Graduate Diploma program. Mr. Adefaye congratulated the new students and emphasized that their time at NIJ should not only be focused on education but also on personal growth and making a positive impact in their respective fields.
He expressed the institution's goal of grooming disciplined and excellent professionals who uphold high ethical standards in their profession. Mr. Adefaye highlighted the importance of equipping students to thrive as professionals and content producers in the modern era of communication technology.
Dr. Adeboye Ola, the newly appointed Deputy Provost of the institution, emphasized the importance of good conduct and decent dressing among the students. He urged them to see the matriculation ceremony as the beginning of their journey and encouraged them to embrace curiosity and diversity.
Dr. Ola also appreciated the representation of women among the new students, noting it as a positive sign of gender equality and interest in the journalism profession.
