Thomas Adewumi University Hosts Groundbreaking 1st ACSPN Empowerment Series in Kwara State

Thomas Adewumi University (TAU) in Kwara State celebrated a historic event on June 13, 2024, by hosting the inaugural Association of Communication Scholars & Professionals of Nigeria (ACSPN) Empowerment Series Programme. The event, held at the university's East Campus Auditorium, brought together a diverse group of distinguished guests, academic luminaries, ACSPN officials, university principal officers, deans, heads of departments, staff, and students from the Department of Mass Communication. The theme of the event was "Navigating the Ethical Minefield: Upholding Journalism Principles in the Digital Age."

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The program began with a warm welcome from Akinfolami Omoseni, a 400-level Mass Communication student, and Mr. Ibrahim Ibukun, a lecturer in the Department of Mass Communication. Prominent ACSPN officials in attendance included Prof. Umaru Pate, the Association President and Vice-Chancellor of Federal University of Kashere Gombe State (represented by Prof. Adesina Azeez), Prof. Nosa Owens-Ibie, the General Secretary and Vice-Chancellor of Caleb University Lagos (represented by Dr. Solomon Oyeleye), and Prof. Rotimi Olatunji, Vice-President of the Southwest Zone (represented by Dr. Taiwo).

Mr. Folorunsho Michael, Head of the Mass Communication Department at TAU, introduced the university’s principal officers, management team, deans, and other community members. Dr. Solomon Oyeleye introduced the ACSPN officials, followed by a welcome address from Dr. James Ishola, Dean of the Faculty of Management and Social Sciences. Dr. Ishola emphasized the significance of the event in TAU’s development as a young and rapidly growing university and acknowledged ACSPN's role in bridging the gap between academia and industry in Mass Communication.

Prof. Francisca Oladipo, Vice-Chancellor of TAU, expressed pride in hosting the first ACSPN empowerment series in Kwara State. She highlighted TAU’s achievements in STEM education and celebrated the university’s recent full accreditation by the NUC, which included the Mass Communication program with a commendable score of 91.1%. Prof. Francisca reiterated TAU’s commitment to the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and its efforts to address global challenges through research, teaching, and community engagement initiatives.

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Prof. Adesina Azeez, representing the ACSPN President, praised TAU for leading the way as the first host of the empowerment series in Kwara State. He discussed ACSPN’s mission to unite professionals, scholars, lecturers, and students in the field of communication and highlighted the series’ goal to train students by exposing them to the practical aspects of their academic learning.

The event's highlight was a presentation by guest lecturer Dr. Mahmud Abdulraheem (Esq), a renowned figure in media and communication with extensive experience in public service and media advancement. Dr. Abdulraheem, the former General Manager of Kwara State Broadcasting Corporation and Kwara State Television Service, and CEO of Gerin 95.5FM, Ilorin, delivered an insightful lecture titled “Navigating Legal & Ethical Minefields: Upholding Journalism Principles in the Digital Age.” His presentation was followed by a dynamic question-and-answer session.

The event also featured a short video showcasing Thomas Adewumi University and an address by Dr. Farohunbi, Head of the university marketing team, and Deborah Olukomogbon, Vice-President of the Student Representative Council, who expressed gratitude to the guest speaker, ACSPN, and all attendees for their support and participation. Goodwill messages were delivered by representatives of the ACSPN Vice-President and General Secretary. Prof. Francisca Oladipo presented Dr. Mahmud Abdulraheem with a certificate of appreciation as the guest speaker of the event. The event concluded with closing remarks by Dr. R.M. Adisa.

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Thomas Adewumi University is immensely proud to have been the first university in Kwara State to host the inaugural ACSPN Empowerment Series programme, marking a significant milestone in its history and reinforcing its commitment to excellence in education and community engagement.