The Management of Bayero University, Kano has announced Professor Umaru A. Pate as the institution’s pioneer Dean of Faculty of Communications and Film Studies.
His appointment follows the accreditation and endorsement of the faculty by the National University Commission {NUC}.
The Faculty will kick off with three Departments: Communication Studies, Theatre and Performing Arts and Information and Media Studies.
Pate will be assisted with Dr. Suleiman Yar’dua as the Deputy, Hajara Sanada {Sub-Dean; Academics} and Dr. Mainasara Kurfi as the Sub-Dean, Facilities.
The University explained that the major reason for the establishment of the Faculty is to improve and ensure a better professionalism in the field of Communication.
