Media
FUL VC calls for synergy with NTA, to support Mass Comm. Dept.

By Friday Idachaba
Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University, Lokoja, Prof. Olayemi Akinwumi has called for stronger inter-institutional synergy between the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) and the University to support the Mass Communication Department of the Institution.
Akinwumi made the call when the Management of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), Lokoja, led by its General Manager, Alhaji Yahaya Adam paid him a courtesy visit in Lokoja.
The Vice-Chancellor said that the synergy would enhance the academic and professional proficiency of Mass Communication graduates of the Institution and as well, foster a lasting relationship between the two government institutions.
The Professor of History of global repute also reiterated his stance on promoting academic excellence towards building a world-class University that the nation would be proud of.
The Vice-Chancellor noted that he was on a mission to build an enviable Institution that would truly turn out graduates, transformed in “Character and Learning” to meet the yearnings and expectations of all towards fulfilling the vision of its founding fathers.
He maintained that in spite of the myriad of challenges including the dwindling and meager resources, he was determined to transform the 11-year-old University to the admiration and emulation of other Nigerian Universities.
“I am determined to leave a legacy that many will be very proud of, even many years after my tenure as the third Vice-Chancellor has ended,” the VC vowed.
Akinwumi express delight with the improved infrastructures in the institution attained through Public, Private Partnership (PPP) and the academic excellence achieved.
He said that the academic excellence culminated in the full accreditation status granted all existing programmes in the Faculties of Art and Social Sciences as recently released by the National Universities Commission (NUC).
The VC noted that, aside the full accreditation of programmes, his administration has established new faculties, directorates, and programmes, while also promoting entrepreneurship education in the University.
Speaking earlier, Alhaji Yahaya Adam, NTA, General Manager, lauded the achievements of Prof. Akinwumi’s administration saying so much had been achieved within a very short time with undeniable records.
Adam pledged to ensure a robust and beneficial partnership between FUL and NTA that would project the University and the administration to the television station’s large audience across the nation and beyond.
He described Akinwumi as “an academic colossus and a true example of a self-motivated and forward-minded leader” adding that he was greatly impressed with the VC’s uncommon humility and sterling leadership qualities. (Ends)
Media
Veteran Broadcaster Reuben Okala is new head of Abuja station of Kaftan TV

Kaftan TV has engaged the professional services of a veteran broadcaster, Reuben Okala, to lead the Abuja office as head of station.
The move by the station is to reposition the quality of news reportage, current affairs and other interesting programs for satisfaction of it’s viewers
Reuben Okala, who is expected to resume with emmidiate effect, is bringing on board his wealth of experience that spans close to thirty years, as a multitasking professional in journalism trenches at Nigeria’s premier television station, the Nigeria Television Authority-NTA.
Chief Executive Officer of Kaftan tv, Waheed Odusule, unveiled the new station helmsman, on Tuesday, at a general meeting with staff of the fast rising television station.
He admonished them to continue to work hard, while promising to look into their welfare and other emoluments. Odusule who said that their is no room for laziness at Kaftan tv, as hard work will be rewarded just as any staff that engages in professional misconduct will be shown the way out.
In his brief remark, representative of the founder of Kaftan tv, who also doubles as it’s consultant, noted that the founder, Prince Adewale Adebayo, places greater premium on professionalism for the overall success of the station, and that was why the decision to bring Reuben Okala becomes more than imperative.
In his bief remark, the new head of Abuja station, Reuben Okala, expressed satisfaction with the facilities he’s seen at the station when he was conducted round on a facility tour.
He urged them to be creative by carving a nitch for themselves, noting that collectively Kaftan tv can be taken to greater hieghts.
The new head of station admonished them to believe in themselves and their creator if they must achieve individual success, promoting that hard work will be rewarded under his watch as head of station in Anuja.
Media
Senate to tell its own story as it births in-house magazine

The Senate has officially unveilled its in-house publication, “10th Senate,” to the public as it expressed the believe that its story can’t be better told by the third party
Chairman, Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Senator Yemi Adaramodu who unveiled the magazine on the floor of the upper Chamber said the new publication”is an embodiment of the Senate’s commitment to open dialogue and effective communication with Nigerian people within and outside. “Within its pages, you will find a tapestry of stories, insights, and ideas that reflect the rich chronicle of our nation. It will serve as a platform for the Senate to share its legislative achievements, initiatives, and aspirations, while also providing a voice to the diverse voices of our citizenry. ”
“As we embark on this journey together, let us embrace the power of knowledge and dialogue. Let us seize this opportunity to strengthen the bond between the Senate and the people, as we work hand in hand towards a brighter future for our beloved nation. ”
Addressing newsmen shortly after plenary, Senator Adaramodu, who incidentally is the Editor-in-Chief of the magazine said the lawmakers are anxious to drive their own narrative in the public, conscious of the space constraints in the traditional media.
He said:” It will be a quarterly magazine to chronicle activities of the Senate which the traditional media may not give attention.
“Today, at the chamber, the Media Committee birthed a magazine to show the other areas that you our partners haven’t been able to showcase.
“We know that in the newsrooms there are deluge of news items fighting for space. You pick the ones that are immediate. That’s why we come up with this quarterly magazine , Tenth Senate.
Our story can’t be better told by the third party, we want to tell it ourselves
“We want the people of Nigeria to know that we are representing them adequately. We don’t want to restrict ourselves to just the hallowed chamber.”
Asked by journalists, if fund for publication of the magazine would be from public fund appropriated for the National Assembly, Adaramodu clarified that individual lawmakers would finance the publication.
“It is to be financed by Senators, we are contributing to run it to shore up our image, we aren’t going to take money either through Appropriation or other sources.”.
Media
Kogi Governor’s media adviser condemns attack on Akoni TV

The Special Adviser on Media to Kogi State Governor, Ismaila Isah has expressed sympathy with the Chief Executive Officer of an online television channel in the state, Akoni TV, Deborah Agbonika, over the robbery attack and vandalisation of the Online Television Studio in Lokoja.
Some yet to be identified hoodlums were reported to have gained access to the property of Akoni TV by 200 unit housing estate junction in Lokoja on Sunday night, vandalized the studio and carted away equipments worth millions of Naira.
In a statement made available to newsmen in Lokoja, the Special Adviser to Governor Usman Ododo condemned the act describing it as an affront on journalism in the state.
He urged the management of the online TV channel not to be deterred by the incident as it is only a set back which is incapable of retarding its effort to disseminate factual and timely information to its audience and teeming followers within and outside the state
While calling on security agencies to investigate the attack and ensure that perpetrators are brought to justice, the Media adviser restated that the administration of Governor Ododo would not condone criminal elements and their nefarious activities especially where it tramples on the symbol of freedom of expression any where in the state.
Ismaila assured that the organization would be given needed support to ameliorate immediate challenges faced as a result of the robbery and damage to its facilities.
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