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The Department of Mass Communication at the University of Lagos (UNILAG) has cemented its reputation as a Centre of Excellence in media studies. With an impressive array of academic staff, including four professors, four associate professors, and eight PhD holders, the department is well-equipped to provide top-notch media training.

The department’s facilities are designed to provide undergraduate students with hands-on experience before graduation. UNILAG is rated by UNESCO as the Centre of Excellence in Journalism and Media Training in Africa and hosts a World Bank Centre of Excellence for Multimedia Technology and Cinematography.

The department’s recent achievements are a testament to its excellence. During the last convocation ceremony, 18 students graduated with First Class honours, while 12 students earned their PhDs. This feat is unprecedented in the department’s history, dating back to 1967.

According to the Head of Department, Prof. Oloruntola Sunday, “We have been trying to improve on what others had achieved before us. So, we have been striving to make sure that the department soars among other departments of mass communication in Nigerian universities.

Sunday attributed the department’s success to the dedication of its academic staff and the hard work of its students. “We have competent hands to equip students here; we have both academic staff and fellows in the department. The Fellows are professionals in different fields of mass communication.”

He emphasised that the department’s approach to learning is hands-on, with students having access to the university’s radio and television stations, as well as a print and online newspaper. “They have staff, but they are like the laboratories for our students. When you go to the newsrooms, you will see our students there. They report for the platforms.”

Sunday noted that the department is undergoing an unbundling process, which will enable lecturers to focus on their areas of specialisation and provide students with more opportunities to gain from their expertise.

The immediate past Head of Department, Prof. Adepoju Tejumaiye, corroborated Sunday’s views on the department’s achievements. “Producing excellence is not an activity, especially in academia; it’s a process. For instance, the 18 first-class students were admitted into the University of Lagos when I was the HoD.”

Tejumaiye attributed the department’s success to its commitment to excellence and its ability to attract and retain top talent. “Don’t forget that this department produced the first Pulitzer Prize winner in Africa in the person of Dele Olojede. It’s not a new thing that the department is associated with or known for excellence.”

He noted that the department’s curriculum is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in media studies and that the department is committed to updating its curriculum to reflect the latest developments in the field.

With its impressive array of academic staff, state-of-the-art facilities, and commitment to excellence, the Department of Mass Communication at UNILAG is poised to continue producing top-notch media professionals who can hold their own anywhere in the world.

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