By Oluwatobi Omotosho
The National Universities Association of Management and Business Students (NUAMBS), University of Ilorin Chapter, has paid a courtesy visit to SBS 96.9 FM Ilorin to explore areas of partnership and strengthen relations between the media and the academic community.
The visit was aimed at fostering a cordial relationship between both organisations and exploring opportunities for collaboration in areas such as media publicity, sponsorship, coverage of departmental activities and student engagement.
The association, in its correspondence to the station, expressed its interest in leveraging the media platform to promote students’ programmes, initiatives and other academic activities.
The proposed partnership is also expected to create opportunities for students to gain greater exposure to broadcasting and media operations while strengthening their engagement with the wider community.
The engagement underscores the importance of collaboration between media organisations and tertiary institutions in promoting education, youth development and effective communication.
SBS 96.9 FM expressed its willingness to explore mutually beneficial areas of collaboration with the association, noting the value of creating opportunities that connect students with the media industry.
The partnership is expected to provide a platform for promoting students’ interests, encouraging talent development and strengthening the relationship between the University of Ilorin community and the media.
