ECHO MEDIA APPOINTS NEW EDITORS

Some members of the newly inaugurated editorial board.

Editorial members charged on professionalism

Friday Omosola

Members of the newly appointed editorial board of  Echo Media, Adekunle Ajasin University, have been urged to uphold the principle of accuracy in the practice of campus journalism.

This call was made today by the immediate past members of the editorial board during an handing-over ceremony held at the Mass Communication Relaxation Centre (MRC).

Speaking at the event, the Immediate Past Supervising-Editor, Adesola Ikulajolu encouraged the members to keep writing, noting the importance of fact-checking any story before publication.

Ikulajolu expressed optimism that the new editorial board will take the media outfit higher, break records and set new ones.

In the same vein, the Immediate Past Editor-in-Chief, Toluwalope Adebayo, appreciated every member of the media outfit for their support towards the success of her administration.

"I must say it was an amazing journey serving the Editor-in-Chief of Echo Media in the past one year. As I look back on our editorial activities, I can proudly say that the newly dissolved editorial board has enjoyed the support of everyone, most especially the support of the following people: the Founder of Echo Media, Mr. Godwin Akinbo; Immediate Past Supervising-Editor, Adesola Ikulajolu; NUCJ President, Solomon Adekola; Echo Media's stakeholders".

She further commended the efforts of reporters who were consistent in reporting and writing journalistic contents.

She said, "Many thanks to reporters who consistently submitted stories for publication and dared to work on major stories. One of my major goals upon appointment was to post frequently on our blog. I am glad to state that we have posted over 100 stories on the blog since last year. However, I am sure this will increase with the appointment of the new editorial board members."

The members of the inaugurated editorial board are: Roland Bayode as the Editor-in-Chief, Dorcas Aluko as the Associate Editor, Glorious Emoruwa as the General Secretary, Clarion Olusegun as the Treasurer, Philip Anjorin as the News Editor.

Other members are: Features Editor, Alabi Oreoluwa; Political Editor, Friday Omosola; Health Editor,  Boluwatife Adedokun;  Business Editor, Agboola Omodolapo; Entertainment Editor, Emmanuel Peters; Sports Editor/ Graphic Designer, Abraham Isaac; Assistant General Secretary, Emmanuel Oluwadola.

Speaking on behalf of the editorial board, the General Secretary, Glorious Emoruwa appreciated the outgoing members, while assuring them of the continuous performance of the member in the practice of campus journalism.