Commitment
By Taiye Elebiyo-Edeni
Abuja, April 19, 2018(NAN) The Rector of the Maritime Academy of Nigeria (MAN), Commodore, Emmanuel Effedua (Rtd), has reiterated his commitment to reposition the Academy as centre of excellence.
A statement signed by Mr Peter Netson, Head, Public Relations, MAN, said that Effedua made this pledge at the end of a three day seminar held in Oron, Akwa Ibom.
He said that the seminar on the role of Social and Mass Media in Organisational Development, was organised for Staff of the Public Affairs Department in collaboration with SYNOVIA Limited.
The rector, who was represented by his Special Assistant, Dr John Adeyanju, said participants should take advantage of the opportunity to learn from the resource persons.
” I am determined to reposition the nation’s premier maritime training institution, MAN, for global competitiveness in line with international best practises.
” This training for the public affairs department is a step in the right direction.
” The importance of the social media in the overall performance of the Public Affairs Department cannot be overemphasised as it is gradually taking over traditional media of communication.
” I encourage all participants to optimise the use of mass and social media in informing stakeholders on the true position of affairs in the Academy. ” he said.
Earlier, the Head of Public Affairs, Mr Peter Netson, thanked the rector for the kind gesture and his interest in building capacity of staff of the department.
Netson said that the department was now better equipped to support the management’s effort at developing the academy.
He, however, said the department would work on areas that needed improvement to ensure an improved positive reputation for the academy.
He also charged participants to put the knowledge gained during the seminar to practise, especially at a time the academy was working hard towards gaining more relevance at the global scene.(NAN)
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Edited by Bola Akingbehin/Felix Ajide