UNICAL: Senate OKs Unbundling of Mass Communication into Six Departments

By Denis Inakefe (ANIPR)

The University of Calabar Senate has approved the unbundling of the Department of Mass Communication into six distinct departments.

The landmark decision was made during the 242nd Senate meeting at the University of Calabar, held on Thursday, June 27, 2024, in Calabar.

The Head of the Department of Mass Communication, Dr. Lawrence Ekwok, who played a pivotal role in this restructuring process, selected six highly qualified individuals to serve as programme coordinators for the newly created departments.

The appointed coordinators are as follows: Dr Mrs Edemekong Ekpe for advertising, Dr Ebituru Iwowari Pepple for broadcasting, Dr Stanislaus Iyorza for development communication, Dr Ukam Ivi Ngwu for journalism and media studies, Dr Patrick Ene Okon for public relations, and Dr Presly Obukoadata for strategic communication.