Meanwhile, a Professor of Journalism and Communications Studies at the University of Lagos (UNILAG), and fellow alumnus of the Leicester University, United Kingdom, Ismail Ibraheem, noted that Mr Oso “was one of the scholars that brought the critical tradition of communications scholarship which Leicester University is known for to Nigeria.”
“When I decided to go Leicester University for my postgraduate studies, to follow in His footsteps, he gave me the support that made me thrive in Leicester. He was an extraordinary mentor of mentors and a quintessential critical communication scholar.
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We will be eternally grateful for his leadership that gave birth to the ACSPN, especially the pivotal role he played in steering the ship of the association to the preeminent position it now occupies,” Mr Ibraheem said.
Ismail Ibraheem is a professor of journalism and communication studies at the Department of Mass Communication, UNILAG