AMERICA-BASED EXPERT, AMBASSADOR ONITIJU ESTABLISHES MEDIA ACADEMY IN AKURE
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The need for media practitioners to attend refresher courses for qualitative work delivery has again been emphasized .
The CEO , Power Media Academy Akure , Ambasador Ibironke Onitiju made this known while interacting with newsmen in akure , the Ondo state capital at the Official launch of the Media Academy and Digital studios.
Ambassador Ibironke said the time has come to take a step further in Journalism especially in ondo state
The America-based broadcast expert opined that the media industry evolves everyday, hence the need for would-be journalists and practitioners to embrace the opportunity Power Media Academy would be offering.
“ Journalists are cherished and appreciated in advanced countries , but in developing countries like ours we ain’t , but I strongly believe we shall get it right soonest”, the broadcast expert stated.
On why she chose to establish a Media Academy in akure the state capital , Onitiju said as an indigene of Ondo State, she felt the first place to benefit must be her state .
“ I love my state and I believe this is a way of giving back to my state , so I’m happy it’s here, she emphasized.
Chairman , Nigeria Union of Journalists, Ondo state council , Prince Leke Adegbite who led other seasoned Journalists to the event commended the initiative of Ambassador Ibironke Onitiju, saying the establishment of the academy will help would-be Journalists within and outside the state as well as other media practitioners.
“ it’s a good initiative and it’s a laudable one , in few months Power Media Academy will be the pride of everyone “, Adegbite stressed.
Power Media Academy gives learning opportunities for media practitioners who do not have requisite certificates, individuals who intends acquiring media/journalism knowledge and those who believe knowledge should be acquired often to enhance job productivity
The Media Academy offers courses in Basic , Intermediate and Advanced studies .
Ambassador Ibironke revealed that admission is ongoing and that lectures will start on October 3rd 2022
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