AAU Ekpoma appoints former NUJ Chairman to head its Corporate Communications dept.

By Henrietta Abavo

Otunba Mike Ade Aladenika 

The Management of Ambrose Alli University, (AAU), Ekpoma, Edo State, has in her bid  to reposition the state-owned institution  approved the appointment of Otunba Mike Ade Aladenika as Head, Corporate Communications department of the University. 

A statement issued by the University's Acting Registrar, Ambrose Odiase, copies of which were made available to newsmen in Benin City, said: "Our institution is undergoing rebranding in all facets and our corporate image is important to the growth of the institution, thus the need to engage a professional with requisite cognate experience.

" It is the belief of the Management that with the appointment of a senior media practitioner, our rebranding process is gradually climaxing, thus putting AAU at an enviable position among the comity of institutions of higher learning. 

"Nigerians and our dear people of Edo State should  know that Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, is not only an institution of today but one with its eyes into the future."

Otunba Mike Aladenika, is a product of the then Ondo State University, Ado-Ekiti and the International Institute of journalism (IIJ), Abuja.

He previously served as Chairman, Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Edo State Council. He was also former Head of News and Current Affairs, African Independent Television (AIT) Benin, and currently Chairman, Online Media Practitioners in Edo State and Principal Editor, SPARKNEWSNAIJA; an online news platform.