UNILORITE shines at World Youth Festival

An undergraduate student of the Department of Mass Communication, University of Ilorin, Mr Usman Adeyinka Adebayo, has done the institution and the nation proud  as a shining member of the Nigerian delegation to the World Youth Festival  held in Sochi, Russian Federation, between March 1, 2024 and March 7, 2024.

Mr Adebayo joined 30 other young Nigerians who participated in the festival sequel to his fascinating performance in the competitive selection process conducted in Nigeria.

The UNILORITE garnered the highest score and he was rewarded with a hundred percent sponsorship of the expenses he incurred on the trip.

The festival, which was attended by 20,000 youth from across the world, availed participants the opportunity to meet and interact with other youth and professionals, engage in discussions on international best practices and also deliberate on media practice for a better world.

As a Mass Communication student, Mr Adebayo participated in several media events as well as on a discussion panel on practices of international nongovernmental organisations in different countries.

The UNILORITE was also selected as part of the international observers during the Russian 2024 presidential election in Chenchen Republic of the Russian Federation, having registered as a media professional.