LEMI JACKSON

The Nigerian Institute of Journalism (NIJ), a prestigious institution renowned for its commitment to nurturing future journalists, is currently undergoing a significant transformation. A new building is being erected on the campus, promising to enhance the educational experience with state-of-the-art facilities. However, amidst the excitement, there is growing concern among students, staff, and sports enthusiasts about the potential impact of this development on the institution’s cherished football pitch. The New Building: A Step Forward The construction of the Kessington Adebutu Media Resource Centre commenced on Monday, April 29, 2024 with an opening ceremony of sod turning. The 350-capacity building, facilitated is being constructed for the training of communication students in Nigeria. The new building at NIJ represents a substantial investment in the future of journalism education in Nigeria. With plans to house modern classrooms, advanced media labs, a comprehensive library...

Students of the Nigerian Institute of Journalism (NIJ) have expressed their opinion over the ongoing construction of the new media resource centre. The sod ceremony of the Adebutu Kessington Media Centre was held in April 29, 2024, marking the official commencement of the building project. Facilitated by the Ogun-state-born philanthropist, Adebutu Kessington, the media centre is described as a major development step for NIJ. Speaking with our correspondent, Margaret Ifah, a student of ND 1 at NIJ, said the media centre will portray the school as one of the top journalism institutions in Nigeria. “I believe the new building is a good initiative especially at this period when people are beginning to hear and know more about NIJ. One of the things that can show that a school is growing is seeing infrastructural development. Being the top school of communication in Nigeria, NIJ is expected to boast of advanced media tools to aid students’ learning,” she said. Margaret said she, h...