ASCOM AAPOLY Celebrates 10th Anniversary

 

By Caleb Ijioma

The Association of Student Communicators (ASCOM), a student body in the Department of Mass Communication at Abraham Adesanya Polytechnic (AAPOLY), recently celebrated its 10th anniversary. The association, which was established alongside the department in 2013, marked its 10th year of existence with a series of programs.

The event, which began on June 10 and ended on the 14th, included a business conference, trade fair, election, and a final celebration to mark its achievements.

On the last day of the event, which saw all departmental lecturers, the Dean of Student Affairs, Otuewu Opeyemi, the Dean of the School of Management and Business Studies, Atere Akinsogo, the Liberian, Dr. Kehinde Ogunbote and other management staff present, the Head of the Department, Ogunnariwo Oluwatosin, said the department has produced great students who are precious ambassadors of the polytechnic in their various areas of interest and are prospective captains of industries.

According to her, the introduction of the Mass Communication program into the polytechnic has enhanced the growth and development of the polytechnic in various areas, including student population.

"The Department of Mass Communication started in the 2013/2014 academic session with about 100 students under the headship of Mr. Aro Adebisi as the pioneer acting Head of Department. The introduction of Mass Communication into the curriculum of the polytechnic has greatly influenced the transformation of the institution, as the fledgling department has so far served as the cynosure of AAPOLY to the world.

"Little was known of Abraham Adesanya Polytechnic until the introduction of the Mass Communication program into the polytechnic, which has enhanced the growth and development of the polytechnic in terms of population, image, awareness, and recognition of the institution as one of the best in the comity of tertiary institutions in the country. The department has produced great students who are precious ambassadors of the polytechnic in their various areas of interest and are prospective captains of industries," she emphasized.

The president of the association, Ohwonigho John, appreciated the department and all students, while calling for unity and more support to ensure the association moves forward.