Department of Mass Communication
Dr. Unwana Samuel Akpan
Specialisation Broadcast Journalism; Sport Communication; African Indigenous Communication and Media Systems; Diaspora Communication
Education / Training
| Institution and Location | Degree | Completed | Field of Study |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.Sc. | University of Lagos- Akoka, Lagos, Nigeria | 01/2008 | Mass Communication |
| M.Sc. | University of Lagos- Akoka, Lagos, Nigeria | 01/2011 | Mass Communication |
| Ph.D. | University of Uyo, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria | 10/2017 | Mass Communication |
| Postdoctoral | Howard University, Washington DC, USA | 09/2020 | Communication, Culture and Media Studies |
Positions, Scientific Appointments and Honours
- Editorial board member, Howard Journal of Communication (The journal of the Cathy Hughes School of Communications and Media Studies, Howard University, Washington DC, USA). 2024 till date.
- Editor, University of Lagos Communication Review (The departmental journal of Mass Communication, University of Lagos), 2023 till date.
- Editorial Board Chairman, The Southern Examiner Newspaper, Washington DC, USA. 2019 till date.
- External Examiner for the Department of Communication and Language Arts, University of Ibadan (Undergraduates). 2025 till date.