Prof. Adewumi Olubunmi Ajibade
A vanguard in the field of Mass Communication, pairing a robust academic background with over a decade of early career experience in mainstream journalism and media management.
Adewumi Olubunmi Ajibade
Professor
Brief Profile
Professor Adewumi Olubunmi Ajibade is a distinguished scholar, seasoned media practitioner, and the Dean, College of Humanities, Social & Management Sciences at McPherson University.
Professor Ajibade’s career bridges high-profile industry experience with transformative academic leadership. He began his professional journey in journalism, working across several national newspapers and magazines between 1987 and 1997, before transitioning to academia at the University of Lagos. At McPherson University, he has been pivotal to institutional growth, previously serving as the Acting Head of the Department of Mass Communication, where he led the department to secure its first full NUC accreditation and as the Acting Dean of the College of Humanities, Social and Management Sciences.
Academic Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Mass Communication,University of Lagos
- M.SC. in Mass Communication,University of Lagos
- B.Sc. in Mass Communication,University of Lagos
Research Interests
- Media law and ethics
- Communication theories
- Strategic development communication
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Professional Experience
Beyond academia, Professor Ajibade has spent over 20 years serving as a strategic communication consultant to various government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and international bodies, including UNICEF and the WHO. He is a Member of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (MNIPR), a Member of the Association of Communication Scholars and Professionals of Nigeria (ACSPN), and a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Information and Strategy Management (FCISM).
