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Department of Mass Communication

Department of Mass Communication

Academics

Department of Mass Communication

Mass Communication Studio
Studio Session with the VC
HOD

Prof. Godfrey Naanlang Danaan

I welcome you on behalf of our team. We offer great opportunities to students to develop their creative and managerial skills in various fields of Mass Communication at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels, giving them hands-on training in the latest communication technology and equipment to prepare them for the rapidly changing global media business. Ours is an environment that promotes high-impact scholarship among students and their teachers. We have standard radio and television studios, a newsroom, photography, PRAD and publishing laboratories and a resource centre where our students and our team access study materials (soft and hard). With a rich history dating back to the 1980s, our department has evolved from a symbiosis between the Theatre Arts department and media institutions in Jos. We have since become a standalone department, offering a comprehensive >mass communication programme that has produced award-winning professionals. Some of our alumni are working for global media brands like the Voice of America (VOA), British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN), Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), Channels TV, Daily/Weekly Trust and Vanguard newspapers. Others are communications managers of companies and press secretaries of government officials and agencies. Some are communication managers in sectors such as finance and banking, education, health, tourism and the police. We are proud of our accomplishments, including organizing international conferences, introducing a dress code for our students to build a culture of decency and journalistic protocols, and pioneering online campus newspaper and radio productions. Our programme has become a course of first choice for many candidates, and we continue to strive for excellence in media education. We have maintained our Full Accreditation status, earning 92.0% in the October/November 2023 Accreditation exercise conducted by the National Universities Commission (NUC), the report of which was released in 2024.

Welcome and thanks for joining us.

Mission

The mission of the Department, therefore, is the advancement of the intellectual and human resource capacity of the nation’s pool of journalists, broadcasters, communications managers, and advertising and public relations practitioners.

Vision

The main objective of the Department is to produce graduates who can immediately become useful and productive when they gain employment in any field of mass communication without the need for further serious training.

Philosophy

The philosophy of the Department is to be a Centre of Excellence for producing mass communication graduates that are equipped to practice efficiently in the different fields such as Broadcasting, New Media, Cinematographic Arts, Media and Society, Media Institutions and Policy, Print/Publishing, Public Relations, Advertising, Research, Protocol and Events Management, New and Digital Communication. 

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Testimonials

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Apagu Jonah Wabba has emerged as the overall best graduating student in the University of Jos 2019/2020 Session. Jonah Wabba graduated from the Department of Electric Electronic in the Faculty of Engineering with 1st class position, CGPA 4.94. After graduating with a first class in Engineering from the University of Jos, I feel satisfied and fulfilled, knowing that I’ve been able to achieve something very important during my time at the University of Jos. I am also eager to see what is waiting for me out there and how I can play my part in making Nigeria and the world a better place. Overall, I feel satisfied and happy that I’ve been able to achieve one of my targets.
Apagu Jonah Wabba
Electric Electronic in Faculty of Engineering
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A shining star, Esther Panden emerged as the best-graduating nursing student from the prestigious University of Jos. Esther’s journey is not just a personal triumph; it is a testament to the indomitable spirit that she possesses, her academic prowess, coupled with a deep commitment to the field of nursing, has set her apart as a beacon of excellence. Esther’s success is not solely measured by her academic achievements; it is a reflection of her compassionate heart and unwavering commitment to making a difference in the lives of others. Her journey serves as an inspiration to aspiring nurses, reminding them that excellence is not merely an accomplishment but a continuous pursuit.
Esther Panden
Nursing Science
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Duamlong set an academic record for graduating as the best student with a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 4.32 at 70 years old, as announced by the vice-chancellor of the university, Professor Tanko Ishaya. The artist is a native of Shendam Local Government Area of Plateau State and has spent his whole life in the sports industry; he will clock 70 years old in July 2023. Baba Duamlong was a one-time coach of Nigeria’s senior football team, Super Eagles. In this interview with The Education Report at his Rantiya residence in Jos, while painting some artworks, he gave insights into his switch to the world of art, color and painting, the secret of his academic record of 4.32 CGPA, and his conferment with a first degree at 70 years old.
Mr. Ben Lutnaan Duamlong
Fine and Applied Arts
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A Nigerian lady, Haruna Abigail Awadzi who graduated top of her class has attributed her academic feat to the grace of God, hard work, and determination to succeed against all odds. Awadzi from Arikpa, Nasarawa State emerged as the Best Graduating Student (BGS) in Pharmacy from the University of Jos. Speaking with n-Mirror after her oath-taking and induction as a Pharmacist, Awadzi said she had to deny herself of several social activities and concentrate on her studies coupled with the help of God to sustain this enviable educational attainment. The UNIJOS Best Graduand, however, noted that achieving the feat would have been impossible without the sacrificial support of her parents as well as the favorable disposition of her lecturers who are always willing to help their students
Haruna Abigail Awadzi
Pharmacy

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