LASU researchers present report on 2015 presidential poll

The School of Communication, Lagos State University, Ojo will on Thursday host the Association of Communication Scholars & Professionals of Nigeria (ACSPN) at the presentation of final research report on 2015 Presidential Election in Nigeria. The research report titled  "Understanding Nigerian Media and Elections through Research: Analysis of the 2015 Presidential Election Campaign Messages” will […]

The School of Communication, Lagos State University, Ojo will on Thursday host the Association of Communication Scholars & Professionals of Nigeria (ACSPN) at the presentation of final research report on 2015 Presidential Election in Nigeria.

The research report titled  "Understanding Nigerian Media and Elections through Research: Analysis of the 2015 Presidential Election Campaign Messages” will be presented to the  Nigerian populace,  academic, professional and other interest groups at the Conference Room, School of Transport, LASU Ojo by 12noon.

According to a statement from the institution, the Vice-Chancellor of the University, Professor Lanre Fagbohun is the Chief Host while the Dean, School of Communication, Prof. Rotimi Olatunji, will chair the event.

The research was funded by Ford Foundation (West Africa) and undertaken by the ACSPN in collaboration with North Dakota State University (NDSU), ORBICOM/UNESCO and other partners, including the Advertising Practitioners Council of Nigeria (APCON).

It added that Prof Rotimi Olatunji, Dean, School of Communication, Lagos State University, and Ayo Oluwatosin, Group Managing Director, Rosabel/Media Seal Ltd were joint team leaders of the project.

In addition to the representatives of the Ford Foundation (Research  sponsors), other dignitaries expected at the event include the Acting Registrar, APCON, President, NIPR, NUJ Chairman in Lagos State, media organisations,  the academic and professional communities.