Public Relations Unit

Introduction

In the University, Public Relations is a strategic Management function. It is headed by a Deputy Director (Information Officer), a member of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), who functions as the University Public Relations Officer (PRO). The Public Relations Unit is staffed by professionals. Public Relations is acknowledged as a major tool in achieving statutory goals and objectives of the University, maintaining industrial harmony and good community relations and reputation management. The following are some functions performed by the Public Relations Unit among many others:

1. Publishing the University’s activities and maintaining cordial relations with the media (information and communication.)
2. Publishing corporate publications like the Newsletter and Bulletin, University website and social media channels, blog, etc.
3. Researching on the University’s image, publics’ motivations, issues and trends, etc.
4. Strategy and policy formulation
5. Corporate social responsibility and community relations by supporting the activities of the volunteer corps, engaging with the host communities and other stakeholders like the Alumni, etc.
6. Advising Management, staff and students on issues and policies that have consequences on the image and reputation of the University. 
7. Employee relations
8. Corporate identity management
9. Organising special events such as courtesy visits, Matriculation and Convocation ceremonies, Visitation Panels, UN Day celebrations, Corporate Social Engagements, Programme accreditation etc.
10. Documentation, internal communication and digital new media

Public Relations Unit Staff Roll

Name of Staff                                  Designation

1. Ijioma, Nnaemeka Enyinnaya –     Deputy Director (Information Officer)/ University PRO
2. Amomoh, Maria Aigbadonor  –    Principal Executive Officer
3. Ngozi Ejimadu          –        Public Relations Officer
4. Eze Echie Eze          –        Public Relations Officer
5. Uwakwe, Esther Ijeoma         –      Senior Executive Officer
6. Dickson Chisom                       –    Higher Executive Officer
7. Umeojiako, Eyiuche Rachael –      Chief Attendant
8. Nwosu Kingsley                      –     Chief Attendant