The Vice-Chancellor of Ekiti State University, EKSU, Ado-Ekiti, Professor Joseph Babatola Ayodele, has reaffirmed the university’s commitment to strengthening its partnership with journalists.
Ayodele stated this during an interactive session with media practitioners at the EKSU Guest’s House ,in Ado-Ekiti, the state capital. The Scholar appreciated journalists for their coverage of the university’s activities.
He said the meeting was organized to appreciate members of the media and to strengthen the existing relationship between the university management and journalists.
He described the media as a critical partner in promoting the institution’s image and communicating its achievements to the public, stressing that accurate and responsible reporting was essential to sustaining confidence in the institution.
“Accurate reporting is essential to informing the public. I urge journalists to verify information before publication and maintain professional standards in their coverage of university affairs,” Ayodele said.
The VC, who disclosed that he had spent two years, two months and one day in office, described journalism as a profession that would continue to remain relevant despite changes in the media landscape.
He encouraged journalists to approach the university management whenever they required clarification on issues, adding that the institution was committed to maintaining an open and constructive relationship with the media.
The Director of Information at EKSU, Mr Mayowa Ogunmola, also appreciated journalists for attending the session and supporting the university through their reportage.
“The relationship between the institution and the media is a partnership in progress. We are confident that the collaboration will continue to promote mutual understanding and effective communication,” Ogunmola said.
He said the university management valued the contributions of media practitioners and remained committed to sustaining a cordial relationship with them.
In his remarks, the Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Ekiti State Council, Comrade Kayode Babatuyi, described the vice-chancellor as a father figure to journalists.
Babatuyi appreciated the VC’s efforts to maintain a cordial relationship with the media and called for more opportunities for journalists to engage with the university leadership.