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  • ADUNNI ADE APPRECIATES NIJ STUDENTS

    ADUNNI ADE APPRECIATES NIJ STUDENTS

    NOLLYWOOD actress Adunni Ade, who received the Stellar Award of Excellence for promoting and contributing to African culture, has expressed appreciation for the gesture by students of Nigerian Institute of Journalism, (NIJ).

    “I am truly grateful to the students and body of the Nigerian Institute of Journalism who presented the “NIJ students Stellar Award of Excellence” to me recognizing my role in promoting the African culture and works in my community,” she said.

    “God in heaven knows I do what I only think is right. Who am I? Just a young lady who hopes she can impact the world positively. Special moments like this truly continue to reassure me that I am on the right path. Thank you.”

    Having featured in both soaps and films, the mother of two who has a Yoruba father and an American mother, has gotten a number of awards and nominations.

  • NIJ calls for admission

    NIJ calls for admission

    The Nigerian Institute of Journalism (NIJ) has invited candidates for admission into the institution.

    In an advert signed by the Registrar, Dotun Adenijo the following programmes are available: Full time and Part time National Diploma (ND), Higher National Diploma (HND) and Post-Graduate Diploma (PGD) for the 2015/2016 academic sessions.

    For the National Diploma in Mass Communication programme, candidates must have a minimum of five credits including English Language and Mathematics at not more than two sittings.

    The advert further stated that candidates seeking admissions into Higher National Diploma (HND) in Mass Communication must have a National Diploma in mass communication from a recognized institution with at least lower credit and one year post ND industrial attachment experience.

    It added that candidates for Post-Graduate Diploma in Print, Broadcast Journalism and Public Relations/ Advertising must have a good HND or University degree in any discipline.  An evidence of participation or exemption from NYSC is also compulsory.

    According to the statement applicants are expected to obtain a bank draft for the sum of N3, 550 for ND,  N5, 050 for HND and N7, 050 for PGD at Eco Bank, Wema Bank or Aso Savings and Loans branches nationwide.

    Payments can also be made into the school account number 0042006463 in Eco bank and 012075045 in Wema bank. The Bank draft or payment teller should be presented to the registry department of the institution after which an application form would be given to the student.

    The application forms should however be sent on or before Friday the 31st of July 2015.

  • Letter to NIJ provost

    First, I want to commend the brilliant decision of the Governing Council of Nigerian Institute of Journalism (NIJ) to appoint you as provost. The appointment has brought to the fore a new dawn; one which, if carefully harnessed, would spur the much-needed transformation in the institution. And going by the statement by the institution’s management on January 24, many people believe you are the right person to lead the institution to a brighter future.

    Sir, I am addressing this letter to you because many premise the survival of this institution over the years largely on the past achievements of your predecessor. That is cheering news to know.

    But we cannot deny the fact that  the institution has been deprived of professionalism. Media houses do not value products of the school, especially those of us in communication. Students struggle to get internship opportunities, which are part of the programmes recommended by the National Board for Technical Education. Still, we are made to understand that this is the best Nigerian institution to be reckoned with when communication is placed on the front burner.

    NIJ used to be known as a tertiary institution with lecturers that have practised or still practising the journalism. Some lecturers of the school have no practical experience. They rely largely on paper knowledge, which only fuels the skills gap we see around. During my programme I could recall one of my lecturers that would never answer any question on Journalism. Whenever she was asked, she just won’t hesitate to retort: “I am not a journalist.” Whatever that means.

    Ordinarily, NIJ is an institution that should be reckoned with not only in professional terms but also in global best practices, which are rare values there; they just seem not to exist. Students want to feel the professional touch of the institution but it has since remained like a tall dream.

    As students, we were unable to explore and utilise our creative verve since the environment just did not encourage that. That is not the spirit of 21st century ducation.

    Again, I would not forget to remind you that we have had enough under the lone wolf on the prowl, where students’ voices have been muzzled by a system which seeks its own rather than the general good.

    The students’ body functions occasionally.They are only known for organising the yearly students’weeks. Students Representative Council (SRC) should not just be effective during the students’ week. They should be allowed to make helpful input and contribute to the debate in promoting the founding values of the institution.

    Everything has changed since the exit of the immediate past provost, Dr Elizabeth Nkem. I won’t also forget to tell you that the gate-keepers usually drive the students away like a gang of insane persons after lectures, claiming to act on your instructions. That is highly demeaning of the students and we cannot accept that.

    Students of the institution in the 90s say to our faces that the school has lost its essence; its spark, its social life. They tell us how rosy life used to be in their own time. I would have doubted the veracity of those claims if I heard it from just an individual. But many alumni have confirmed this beyond my doubts.

    Despite that our school is regarded as the professional hub of journalism training, many tertiary institutions, especially universities, do not admit students of NIJ into their programmes. Every well-wisher of the instutition should reject such baseless discrimination. What is disturbing is that the institution has not related fairly with organisations who would have been willing to sponsor innovations and add value to the school. Healthy partnerships have always remained central to any progressive-minded institution. NIJ has not explored this window of opportunity as expected.

    With a great sense of responsibility, if these issues raised here are not properly handled by your administration, the change mantra you have been chanting just won’t fly; it just would be futile. Your appointment has heightened our anticipations and we sincerely hope you will live up to these expectations.

    Thank you sir.

     

  • NIJ loses Broadcast lecturer, Chris Ogbodo

    NIJ loses Broadcast lecturer, Chris Ogbodo

    It’s a sad mood at the Nigerian Institute of Journalism, Lagos, over the demise of one of her lecturers, Mr. Christian Ogochukwu Ogbodo.

    Mr. Chris, as fondly called by his admirers, was reported to have slumped Thursday night and died early Friday morning (today).
    It was however said to have been as a result of high blood pressure.

    Students present in the Institute were seen discussing as they continue to express shock over his demise. .

    A student, Ayodele Bandele, said, he will be greatly missed, by all and sundry, because he is a nice lecturer, whom any student will like to relate with.

    Sandra Nwokocha, a final year student stated that, “I still met him in the radio studio about two weeks ago. I cannot believe that he is dead.
    “This is truly shocking,” She said

    similarly, another student, Charles, said “His death is painful and it’s a huge blow to the Institute as a whole, I can’t say more than that”

    A lecturer and a colleague of the deceased, Ifedayo Akinwalere, said he felt bad when he heard the sad news.

    “I felt bad when I heard the bad news this morning, that I don’t know what to say. He is such a young man, who was jovial with everyone”

    “But what pains me most is the wife and children he left behind, what used to be two persons job, will now turned to be one person job.

    “I also pray that God gives the family the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss,” he added.

    Efforts to reach the Registrar, Mr Dotun Adenijo, for comments were fruitless as he was said to be out of office.

    The Ogbodo was a broadcast lecturer in NIJ. He has been teaching in the school since.

  • Ogunleye resumes as NIJ Provost

    Ogunleye resumes as NIJ Provost

    The new Provost of the Nigerian Institute of Journalism (NIJ) in Ogba, Lagos, Mr Gbemiga Ogunleye, resumed on Monday. The former helmsman, Dr Elizabeth Nkem, handed over to her successor at a simple ceremony held last Friday in the school premises.

    The ceremony, CAMPUSLIFE gathered, did not last for more than 50 minutes and was attended by the staff. It was learnt that the former provost organised a “thank you” party for staff after she handed over.

    The new provost was in the school on Monday to inspect facilities of the institution. A staff member, who pleaded for anonymity, said the new administration was coming to improve on the achievements of his predecessor, but added that there were many things left undone by the former provost.

    Students welcomed the development, hoping that the new helmsman would bring desired change needed in the institute.

    Adebukola Folarin, a student, said that the task before the new provost included digitalisation of the school’s activities to promote excellence. In this age, she said, the school has no reason not to have a functioning website and digital library.

    Another student, who did not say his name, said: “Since the new provost is an experienced media practitioner and has worked in both print and electronic media outfits, we should expect meaningful changes in the school. The administrative bottleneck that characterised the past administration should not repeat itself under the new provost.”

  • NIJ gets new provost, deputy

    Mr Gbemiga Ogunleye has been appointed the provost of Nigerian Institute of Journalism (NIJ).

    His appointment and that of the new Deputy Provost, Mr Jide Johnson, takes effect from March 2.

    Ogunleye, who has over 32 years experience in media management and legal practice, will succeed Mrs Elizabeth Ikem, whose tenure expires at the end of February.   He has served as an editor of well known newspapers in Nigeria and has held various positions.  He is currently the Deputy Director of News at Television Continental (TVC) International.

    He is a barrister at law, and obtained a Master of Science in Media and Communication from the Pan-Atlantic University.

    He earned his first degree in Linguistics from the University of Benin.

    His deputy, Mr Johnson, holds a Bachelor and Masters Degree from the University of Lagos.  He is an instructor in Media Audience scholarship. He served as the Student Affairs Officer of the institution and was the Head of the Mass Communication Department of the institution before his new appointment.  He is also a member of the Editorial Board of Hallmark Newspaper.

    A statement signed by the Registrar of the institute, Dotun Adenijo, noted that the appointment exemplifies the commitment of the governing council to enhance the institution and maintain the excellence the institution is known for in media practice, management and scholarship.

     

  • NIJ matriculates 305 students

    NIJ matriculates 305 students

    The Nigerian Institute of Journalism, (NIJ) Ogba, Lagos, Friday matriculated 305 students for the 2014/2015 academic session.

    The students which comprises of full-time and part-time of the National Diploma, Higher National Diploma and Post-Graduate Diploma studies of the Institute.

    In a speech at the ceremony, the Provost, Dr. Elizabeth Ikem, admonished the new students to remain true and patriotic students of the Institution.

    “I want you all to remain true and strong students of this Institution, and I want you all to remember what we discussed during the Parent-Staff meeting, and also defend your purpose in NIJ.

    “I charge you to uphold your studentship here and never cut corners,” she said.

    She urged them to be mindful of the fact that God has a reason for bringing them into NIJ, and as such they should remain patriotic towards the nation and work in fear of God.

    Also speaking, the Students’ Affairs Officer, Patricia Kalesanwo, advised of the Provost to the new students.

  • ‘NIJ lacks functional website’

    How can an institute seek to promote learning in the 21st century without a functional website? This was the question students of the Nigerian Institute of Journalism (NIJ) in Ogba, Lagos, asked when many of them learnt the school did not have a website.

    This would make the institute lose its values as a foremost journalism school, Omolara Ogunwale, ND II student, said.

    She said: “In this era when higher institution are exposed to the ouside world based on Internet traffic, NIJ cannot afford to lag behind. The management has to join the bandwagon and do what is necessary.  They have to make things easier. If any information needs to be passed to students, it has to be through the website for widespread dissemination.”

    A student, who did not want his name in print, said: “It is disappointing that a school of mass communication does not have a functional website in information age. It confuses every right-thinking human and makes one feel like he belongs to a Stone Age school.”

    A member of the Students’ Representative Council, Olusegun Akinleye, said: “It is not pleasant to hear that anytime our results are released, we cannot access them on the Internet, except we come down to the school. This is not the best thing for the school. The management needs to open a functioning website to make learning easy for us.”

  • NIJ begins session

    The Nigerian Institute of Journalism (NIJ) in Ogba, Lagos has resumed academic session on Monday. The institute was re-opened after a four-month holiday.

    But Ordinary Diploma students are yet to return to the campus, when CAMPUSLIFE visited on Monday. Our correspondent saw a few Higher National Diploma students in classes, waiting in the common room.

    But the institute held an orientation for freshers last week, where the officials intimate the students on the rules and regulation of the school.

    Sandra Nwokocha, a HND II student, said many returning students may have enjoyed their in industrial training, which may have been the reason the school was empty.

    Joseph Uwana, another student, said it was normal to see the campus deserted after resumption, but added that activities would pick up naturally.

  • NIJ observes break

    Students of the Nigerian Institute of Journalism (NIJ) in Ogba, Lagos, have ended the 2013/2014 academic session. The session which began on October, 7, 2013 ended on July 4, 2014, giving the students time to prepare for the next session.

    A HND II student, Idowu Taibat, said: “I am happy for this break. I am free from the stress I have gone through in the past few months, even though it is tailored a building us up for the challenges of life.”

    However, the next session has been scheduled to commence on October 13.