Veteran Political Writers Organ NAPOC Salutes Prof Abiodun Adeniyi As New VC Of Baze University
The National Association of Political Correspondents (NAPOC) has warmly congratulated one of its most distinguished members, Professor Abiodun Adeniyi, on his appointment as the new Vice Chancellor of Baze University, Abuja, Nigeria.
The congratulatory message was conveyed on behalf of the association by the Chairman of the NAPOC Coordinating Committee, Deba Uwadiae, who described the appointment as a proud and historic moment for the entire association and the Nigerian media community.
“The news of your appointment has been received with immense pride and joy across our association, particularly as you are a distinguished and deeply valued member of NAPOC. This is indeed a moment of great celebration for us all,” said Deba Uwadiae.
“Professor Adeniyi’s remarkable appointment is a fitting recognition of a distinguished career as a scholar of Communication and Media Epistemology, an accomplished academic administrator, and a consummate professional.”
“Professor Adeniyi’s journey from the world of political correspondence and media to the pinnacle of academic administration is an inspiration to every member of NAPOC and to media professionals across Nigeria. His appointment as Vice Chancellor of Baze University is a powerful testament to the calibre of professionals that our association produces. We are immensely proud that one of our own has risen to lead a premier institution of higher learning, and his story reaffirms our belief that excellence in journalism and media practice is a foundation for leadership in every sphere of national life.”
The association commended Professor Adeniyi’s exemplary service as Registrar of Baze University, a role in which he demonstrated outstanding administrative acumen, institutional vision, and unwavering commitment to academic excellence.
NAPOC further acknowledged that Professor Adeniyi’s emergence as Vice Chancellor followed a rigorous and highly competitive selection process, duly approved by the Founder and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Baze University, Senator Datti Baba-Ahmed, underscoring the merit and integrity of his appointment.
The association expressed deep pride in the fact that Professor Adeniyi is one of its own, a respected and active member of NAPOC who has distinguished himself across the fields of journalism, communication scholarship, and academic leadership.
NAPOC expressed its full confidence that under Professor Adeniyi’s visionary leadership, Baze University will continue to grow in academic excellence, innovation, impactful research, and meaningful community engagement. The association affirmed that Professor Adeniyi possesses the intellectual depth, administrative experience, and strategic vision required to take the university to even greater heights.
Deba Uwadiae further remarked: “NAPOC stands ready to support and collaborate with Professor Adeniyi in his new role. We are confident that his tenure as Vice Chancellor will bring transformative progress to Baze University, and we pledge our solidarity and goodwill as he embarks on this noble mandate.”
