The University of Africa Toru-Orua (UAT) in Bayelsa State, has taken a digital stride by allowing parents and guardians of its students to remotely track the academic advancement of their wards through an online platform.
UAT’s management has affirmed its commitment to not only expanding but also harnessing the potential of its digital systems to further enhance research initiatives and academic achievements.
It said the utilisation of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) tools has been key to the preference of the University of Africa Toru-Orua (UAT) by training institutions and partners within and outside Bayelsa State.
The UAT Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Academic, Professor Barclays Foubiri Ayakoroma, stated this as a keynote speaker at the just concluded 2023 Press Week organised by the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Bayelsa State Council, at the Golden Tulip Hotel, Yenagoa.
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Speaking on the theme “Expanding Media Knowledge for Better Information Management In The Niger Delta Region”, Prof. Barclays Ayakoroma advocated participatory media action that will enable citizens to access, critically analyse and interpret media contents, which will help to build confidence and guard against fake news.
The University Don noted that the role of the media remains crucial to a credible and successful Governorship Election in Bayelsa State and tasked members of the pen profession to raise the bar on political sensitisation as Bayelsans prepare for the November 11th Governorship poll.
Acknowledging journalists’ contributions to national progress, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor of the University of Africa Toru-Orua (UAT) extended congratulations to the NUJ Bayelsa State Council for the effective organization of their Press Week.