Rector of the West Africa Broadcast and Media Academy (WABMA), Dr. Ken Ike Okere, is billed to speak at the 42nd Intercultural and Communication Conference (ICC) of the Texas Southern University (TSU) School of Communication, to be held between April 8 and 12, in Houston, Texas, United States of America.
An announcement by the school on the 42nd Communication Week events revealed that Dr. Okere will lead an interactive workshop on “fact-checking and detecting misinformation.” Students and participants will have the opportunity to delve into the intricacies of misinformation in today’s digital landscape and gain practical skills for fact-checking and verifying information.
Okere’s invitation cements a partnership relationship between the academy and the university.
The collaboration between WABMA and Texas Southern University began in 2023 when the Dean of the university’s School of Communication, Prof. Chris Ulasi, toured Nigeria as WABMA’s lead instructor in the United States Consulate-sponsored Political Journalism Project (PRP).
The event had seen reporters, editors, photojournalists, and videographers trained in political reporting before the 2023 general elections.
“We are thrilled to partner with WABMA to expand educational opportunities in journalism and communication.
“The forthcoming Communication Week is a period when Texas Southern University and the School of Communication come together to showcase the incredible talent in the school as students interact with industry professionals who bring them the latest innovations and trends in the field of communications,” Prof. Ulasi stated.
The conference, themed “Amplifying Diverse Voices in Media and Communication,” will explore topics with cultural, political, economic, and social implications and expose participants to communication dynamics.
An alumnus of Texas Southern University, Dr. Okere has a Ph.D. in Mass Communication and over 25 years of successful media and communication careers in radio, TV, print, and digital media.
He is also the publisher and editor of the WABMA Debunker, a multi-platform news project focused on combating misinformation and upholding journalistic integrity in the digital age.
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