Lake Chad Times’ board member named dean of newly-established Faculty of Communication & Media Studies

BY MUSA IDRIS UMAR, SEPTEMBER 12, 2025 | 06:07 PM

The University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID) has appointed Professor Abubakar Mu’azu, a board member of Lake Chad Times Newspaper, as the pioneer Dean of its newly created Faculty of Communication and Media Studies (FCM).

The appointment was approved by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Mohammed Laminu Mele, on Friday.

Prof. Mu’azu will serve in an acting capacity for an initial six-month term, effective from September 9, 2025, with possible renewal subject to performance, according to a letter signed by the university registrar, Ahmad Lawan.

As dean, he will oversee the day-to-day administration of the faculty and report directly to the Vice-Chancellor.

The faculty, established by the University Senate on July 31, 2025, aims to serve as a comprehensive hub for media education. It comprises seven departments:

--Mass Communication

--Journalism and Media Studies

--Broadcasting

--Public Relations

--Advertising

--Development Communication

--Multimedia and Film Studies

Prof. Mu’azu, a renowned communication scholar with expertise in media and peace studies, brings a wealth of administrative experience.

He has previously served as Director of the Centre for Peace, Diplomatic and Development Studies (CPDDS), Director of Remedial Studies, and Sub-dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences.