The Lagos State University, LASU, will begin its Communication and Media Studies Lecture Series on Wednesday at its Ojo Campus, Lagos, on Wednesday.
Organised by the Faculty of Communication and Media Studies, FCMS, the topic of the lecture is “How Media Narratives Shape Poverty and Policy in Nigeria.”
Scheduled for 2.00 p.m. at the Ph.D. Class of the faculty, the lecture will be delivered by Dr. Olasunkanmi Arowolo of the Department of Journalism, FCMS, LASU.
While the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello will be the Chief Host, the Dean of FCMS, Prof. Jide Jimoh, will be the Host and the National President, Association of Communications Scholars and Professionals of Nigeria, ACSPN, Prof. Rotimi Olatunji, the Moderator.
The lecture, it was added, would examine how media framing influences public understanding of poverty, shapes policy narratives and effects of democratic accountability in Nigeria.
The lecture will hold in a hybrid format, with physical attendance at the FCMS Ph.D Class, Ojo campus, and virtual participation through Microsoft Teams.
Students, researchers and media professionals are expected to participate.
The programme forms part of the faculty’s efforts to encourage discussion on communication and public policy and ultimately, add to knowledge.
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