Prof. Bayo Oloyede, a distinguished figure in Journalism and Mass Communication, delivered a keynote lecture titled 'Journalism: A Fertiliser And Combustible for Human Rights Activism' at Redeemer's University. He emphasized the need for the government and society to uphold freedom of expression and press freedom, highlighting the dangers of intolerance and the suppression of these freedoms.
Renowned Professor of Journalism and Mass Communication, Prof. Bayo Oloyede, has called on the government and the society to defend the rights of freedom of expression and the liberty of the press. While delivering a lecture titled, 'Journalism: A Fertiliser And Combustible for Human Rights Activism at the 15th Inaugural Lecture of Redeemer's University, Ede, Osun State, he emphasised the importance of press freedom and freedom of expression in a democratic society.
Oloyede proposed that would-be journalists receive a liberal education, diverse journalistic skills, and knowledge of other fields to make them 'specialist generalists'. He stressed the importance of solid journalism training, stating that 'journalists must be equipped with a good nose for news, sound judgment, investigative ability, research ability, leadership, critical thinking, analytical mind, sense of marketing, and time management abilities.
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