The Raymond Dokpesi Centre for Media Development has instituted cash award for outstanding mass communication students in tertiary institutions.This was made known by the groups, coordinator, Mr. Christopher Ebutse, in a press conference to herald its 4th Annual conference in Lagos.
He said the award was aimed at promoting media through breeding dedicated youths to fight against corruption and gaining relevance for the media.
According to the AIT chairman, “We have instituted the Raymond Dokpesi Cash Award for the best graduating students for some major institutions. It has started from the Nigerian Institute of Journalism and we are extending it to other schools like University of Ibadan, University of Benin, University of Lagos and some polytechnics in the country. We will also assist some indigent students this year to go to school.
“The Centre is interested in the protection of the media. Having known that the media have a key role in the evaluation of government activities, students of mass communication, therefore serves as a tool to fight against corruption and gaining relevance for rule of law.”
Furthermore, he added that the building of a nation should enhance and bridge intellectual capacity, which makes it necessary for the students to be involved.
“To build the society, the students must be carried along. Students must be very creative and have high intellect for the training in other for them to have a place for themselves in the market. Scholars must write books that is significant in the society to build theses students intellectually and enhance value in the society,” he said.
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