Spokesperson of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the 2023 general elections in Delta State, Dr Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, has been nominated for yet another Award of Doctor of Philosophy in Media and Communication Strategy (Honoris Causa) by Prowess University, Delaware, United States of America.
The University through it’s African Representative, Prof Eze C. Nwauba, in a letter dated September 22, said Oghenesivbe’s nomination is in recognistion of his sound multifaceted academic qualifications in Public and International Affairs, Law, Political Science, Mass Communication, Information and Strategy Management, with over two decades of professional practice and experience in Media and Communication Strategy, as well as his numerous published articles, research and professional training in the industry.
“The governing council of Prowess University, in partnership with the Institute of Arts Management and Professional Studies (IAMPS), are delighted to nominate you for the Award of Doctor of Philosophy in Media and Communication Strategy (Honoris Causa) of Prowess University, Delaware, USA.
“You are the first Media Executive and professional in Nigeria, to be nominated in this category, after rigorous review and confirmation of your academic qualifications, excellent public service, work experience, publications and considered criteria in line with the University’s requirements.
“We also have it on record that you introduced and coordinated the annual Delta State Communication Workshop, where 650 media persons were trained by renowned academicians and Professors of Journalism and Mass Communication in the past six years.
“The Communication workshops, no doubt, contributed immensely to the advancement of knowledge in the field of Journalism and Communication Arts, and it is expected that you will sustain the tempo in the years ahead.
“Prowess University certificate, signed and under the official sealed, shall be presented to you by PU’s Africa Representative, Prof Eze C. Nwauba, at the Leadership Summit, Induction and Awards of the Chartered Institute of Information and Strategy Management, CIISM, scheduled to hold on December 2, 2023, at Rockview Hotel, Abuja, Nigeria.
“Congratulations. Please accept the assurances of our esteemed regards.”
In a related development, the Chartered Institute of Information and Strategy Management, CIISM, has announced the appointment of Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, PhD, a Distinguished Fellow of CIISM, as the Head of Media and Publicity for the Institute’s 2023 Leadership Summit, Induction, Doctorate Degrees Awards and Dinner.
His appointment is contained in a letter dated September 21, and signed by the Secretary of CIISM Governing Council, Dr Oyintoke Adelanke, Dfcism, wherein it stated that Oghenesivbe shall head the team to plan and executive effective media and Publicity strategies for the annual events, including effective press coverage for the Institute’s Leadership Summit and Awards Dinner to hold on December 2, 2023 at Rockview Hotel, Abuja.