Ascom Polyibadan holds its first webinar with Police
The Association of Student Communicators of The Polytechnic, Ibadan, will hold its first web virtual journalism webinar on Twitter on the 25th of November, 2022 with SP. Adewale Osifeso on National Security.
Section 22 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria states that: “The press, radio, television and other agencies of the mass media shall at all times be free to uphold the fundamental objectives contained in this chapter and uphold the responsibility and accountability of the government to the people.”
Evidently the roles the mass media in building the nation and governance is essential and vital.
The Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) underscores the important role the media plays in national security. This, over the years, led to the involvement of the media in the conceptualization and implementation processes of national security activities as part of the key stakeholders.
However, the Association of student Communicators (ASCOM) under the tutelage of Najeem Adunola, Hod, and Azeez Kehinde, Ascom President, has taken upon itself to partake in one of these roles and inviting all and sundry to a day virtual journalism webinar to discuss a pressing issue in the country; National Security; with a top ranking security personnel in Oyo State in the person of SP. Adewale Osifeso, Oyo State (PPRO), which will take place on a Twitter space on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, at 7 pm
One aspect of nationhood where the media is therefore expected to play a significant part in strengthening is national security. - Usman Zakari
Oyo State Police Public Relations Officer, SP. Adewale Osifeso will be live on the space discussing how the mass media can help to contribute to National Security and the steps the Nigerian Police is taking to ensure this common goal is collectively achieved.
Participants will be allowed to submit questions and comments after the PPRO has enlightened the participants on the topic.