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Buhari’s Unique Greeting To Nigerian Prof Elected Into World Journalism Council
By Ayodele Oluwafemi
President Muhammadu Buhari has reiterated the commitment of the Federal Government to appreciate those who bring honour to the country, particularly in the areas of scholarship and other lofty endeavours.
In a statement, on Monday, by his spokesman, Femi Adesina, the president expressed satisfaction on the election of the prominent Mass Communication don, Prof Ralph A. Akinfeleye, into the World Journalism Education Council.
Akinfeleye is the first African to achieve such feat into the World Journalism Education Council.
Buhari noted that the election of the University of Lagos don in Paris, France “hoists Nigeria’s flag proudly once again in the international arena”.
He urged Akinfeleye to serve diligently in the three-year term, in which he would represent not only Nigeria but the entire African continent.
More than 600 participants from 70 countries participated in the World Journalism Education Congress, where Prof Akinfeleye was elected.
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