FUOYE Appoints ex-Telegraph Newspapers’ Editor, Ogunmodede, as PRO

Victor Ogunje in Ado Ekiti

The Federal University Oye Ekiti (FUOYE), has appointed former Deputy Editor, Telegraph Newspapers, Funso Ogunmodede, as its new Public Relations Officer (PRO).

Ogunmodede was the Chief Information Officer to the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Abayomi Fasina, before his elevation to the new position.

Ogunmodede, a seasoned journalist took over from Mr. Yinka Ademuyiwa, who had been redeployed to another department.

Ogunmodede’s appointment , according to a statement, yesterday took effect from September 1, 2021.

His appointment was contained in a letter dated September 1, 2021 and signed by the university’s acting registrar, Mr. Mufutau. A. Ibrahim.

The letter reads: ” I am pleased to convey to you the approval of the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Abayomi Sunday Fasina to appoint you as the university PRO with effect from 1st September, 2021 and until further notice.

“As the university PRO, you will be responsible to the Vice-Chancellor in handling the underlisted duties among others: building strong connections with government’s agencies and other universities; managing public relations with regards to planning, coordinating and executing public relations activities and events at the university to promote a positive image; writing and distributing news releases, announcing important university information and managing every event on and off campus activities; and arranging media sessions with professionals/journalists as the need arises.”

Ogunmodede, a seasoned journalist until his appointment was the Deputy Editor ( News) of the Daily Telegraph, publisher of New Telegraph newspaper, Lagos.

Meanwhile, Nigeria Union of Journalists, Ekiti Council, has lauded the Professor Fasina-led administration for the choice of Ogunmodede, who they said would no doubt live up to expectations and bring his wealth of over 20 years’ experience to bear on the university.

A reaction by NUJ Chairman, Rotimi Ojomoyela, said: “We feel elated that a core professional in person of Mr. Foluso Ogunmodede has been appointed to oversee FUOYE’s corporate image”.