The Union of Campus Journalists at the University of Ibadan(UCJUI) hosted the Global Campus Journalism Summit 1.0 and its 36th induction ceremony on Saturday, November 30th. The event took place at the KAAF Auditorium, Human Nutrition, University of Ibadan, and brought together campus journalists, media experts, and scholars to discuss the future of journalism in Nigeria.
A key component of the event was the induction ceremony, which focused on the theme “Balancing Journalism with Academia.” The keynote speaker, Mrs. Kolawole, emphasized the importance of balancing academic pursuits and journalistic endeavors while also cautioning attendees to be mindful of their responsibilities in doing the right thing.
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During the ceremony, 160 campus journalists were inducted after completing an examination process and mentorship program. Oluseun Fatope received a cash prize of one hundred thousand naira as the best inductee. Jesutomiwa Adejumoke was awarded one hundred and fifty thousand naira for being the most energetic inductee.
Additionally, Sakeenah Kareem was the second runner-up for the 2024 edition of the Sunday Oguntola essay competition, with Babalola Caroline representing the first runner-up, Oludare Olufunmilayo. The first prize winner was Adeyemo Mercy.
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Following a break, the Global Campus Journalism Summit 1.0 commenced. It focused on the theme “The Future of Journalism in Nigeria: Press Censorship, Digital Misinformation, and Missing Perspectives.” The summit featured two-panel sessions, each addressing specific aspects of the overarching theme.
The first-panel session, moderated by Ifeoluwa Emmanuel, former Union of Campus Journalists, University of Ilorin President, discussed “Propaganda and the Press.” Panelists included Chief Adeniyi Ismail Oluwatosin (represented by Comrade Kehinde Ayantunji), Gbenga Omotoso, the Lagos State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, and Olamide Tejuosho, a Freelance/Broadcast Journalist. They shared insights on the impact of propaganda on journalism and the role of journalists in combating misinformation.
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The second panel session, moderated by Esther Olatimehin, the Vice President of Association of Campus Journalists, Obafemi Awolowo University, focused on “Leveraging Less Prominent Niches in Journalism and Inclusivity Reporting.” Panelists included Olamide O. Abe, Sports Journalist and Founder of MIAS; Mayor Isaac Brown, Broadcaster at Fresh FM; Oluseyi Awojulugbe, Digital Investigative Journalist; and Ramah Jimoh, journalist covering Technology, Health, and Climate. They discussed the importance of exploring niche areas in journalism and promoting inclusivity in reporting.
The Global Campus Journalism Summit 1.0 and the 36th induction ceremony of the Union of Campus Journalists at the University of Ibadan provided a valuable platform for campus journalists and media experts to engage in meaningful discussions about the future of journalism in Nigeria. The Union of Campus Journalists, University of Ibadan also launched a magazine, Campulse Magazine.