Prof. Wahab Egbewole, the Vice Chancellor of the University of Ilorin (Unilorin), has announced that the institution’s television station will soon be broadcasting.
Egbewole made this announcement on Wednesday while receiving a delegation from the Kwara Chapter of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), led by a newly elected Council member, Dr. Saudat Abdulbaqi.
The Vice-Chancellor revealed that the plans for establishing Unilorin Television have reached an advanced stage.
He also mentioned his intention to visit television stations at other universities to learn from their experiences.
He expressed confidence that the operation of the proposed television station would enhance the university’s visibility and further bolster its appealing image.
The Vice-Chancellor congratulated Abdulbaqi on her recent election as a member of the NIPR Council, stating that the university is immensely proud of her professional accomplishments.
Egbewole expressed optimism that Abdulbaqi’s tenure would be highly successful.
He justified the university’s involvement in advocating for the interests of its staff members in the NIPR, stating that the institution will continue to support staff members in their career development.
Earlier, Abdulbaqi commended the Vice-Chancellor for the support extended to her before, during, and after her election as a member of the NIPR Council.
She added that she was encouraged and motivated by Egbewole to give her all to the bid, which eventually turned out to be very successful.
