The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration) of Gregory University, Uturu, Prof. Uwaoma Uche, has urged scholars to be proactive and take every aspect of their educational journey seriously as this will enhance their academic excellence.
Prof. Uwaoma made this call during the Department of Mass Communication’s class presentation for the course titled “Seminar in Communication and Development,” involving final-year scholars.
According to Prof. Uwaoma, who also serves as the course facilitator, the Seminar in Communication and Development is a practical course that encourages in-depth research into socio-economic development goals and explores ways to achieve societal growth through strategic communication and related tools.
He expressed appreciation to the school management and for providing a conducive platform for learning and for supporting hands-on, practical education. He also commended the scholars for their active participation and the effort put into conducting thorough research, which was clearly reflected in the quality of their presentations.
During the session, the 400-level Mass Communication scholars, under the coordination of Amaka Onuoha, presented on various pressing development topics. These included electricity accessibility, road infrastructure, banking systems, water supply, and security, among others. The scholars proposed actionable strategies for improving living conditions by enhancing these critical areas across communities in Nigeria.
In attendance were the Head of Department, Mass Communication, Dr. Doris Nwosu, and other members of the department including Prof. Vincent Ekwerike, Mr. Ibe Njoku, Ms. Frances Azuoma, Ms. Ekemini Udo as well as senior lecturers from other colleges