A veteran Nigerian journalist and academician, Dr. Dayo Duyile, has been promoted to Associate Professor of Journalism and Mass Communication at Wesley University, Ondo State.
Prior to his promotion, Dr. Duyile served as Head of Programmes, Department of Mass Communication at the institution.
He had previously led the Mass Communication Departments at Adekunle Ajasin University, Joseph Ayo Babalola University, and Elizade University.
Dr. Duyile’s career spans decades in both academia and journalism. He formerly served as Director of the Nigerian Institute of Journalism (NIJ), Editor of Daily Sketch Newspaper, and Editorial Training Manager at Concord Newspaper between 1980 and 1983.
He earned his PhD from the University of Lagos (UNILAG) at age 82, after which he stressed that academic excellence has no age limit.
According to him, his promotion to the post of Associate Professor was announced at an emergency meeting of the University Senate by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Obeka Samuel Sunday, who congratulated him on the milestone.
In his reaction, Dr Duyile expressed gratitude to the Vice-Chancellor and the university management, describing the achievement as the fulfilment of a long-cherished academic ambition.
He also commended Prof. Obeka’s visionary leadership, noting his efforts in infrastructure development, accreditation successes, and strategic partnerships that continue to advance Wesley University.
Dr. Duyile described Prof. Obeka as a diligent and goal-driven leader committed to taking the university to greater heights.
(The Guardian)
