Benin City, Nigeria – The University of Benin (UNIBEN) will host the first installment of its Registry Lecture Series, featuring veteran journalist and media analyst Babajide Kolade-Otitoju as the keynote speaker. The event is slated for Thursday at 11:00 a.m. in the Akin Deko Auditorium, located on the Ugbowo Campus of the University of Benin.
The lecture’s theme is “University-Community Engagement: Perspectives from the Nigerian Society and Media,” addressing the crucial role that universities play in connecting academia with the wider community, with the media acting as a key channel.
Babajide Kolade-Otitoju, a veteran broadcast journalist and the anchor of the popular political talk show Journalists’ Hangout on TVC, brings decades of professional experience to bear on the subject. Known for his incisive analysis and fearless commentary on national issues, Kolade-Otitoju is expected to provide fresh insights into how Nigerian universities can better serve their host communities through inclusive dialogue, partnership, and media advocacy.
This lecture reflects the University of Benin’s renewed emphasis on cultivating productive interactions between academic institutions and their surrounding environments. This focus aligns with the university’s objectives of inclusive development, social responsibility, and national advancement.
Members of the academic community, media professionals, policy makers, and the general public are expected to attend the event, which promises to spark critical conversations on the evolving roles of universities in today’s Nigeria.
For further details, interested attendees may contact the UNIBEN Registry Department.
Source: Facebook| Babajide Kolade-Otitiloju
Discover more from Rootedscope Media
Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.
