The President/ Vice Chancellor, Babcock University, Ilisan-Remo, Ogun State, Professor Ademola Tayo, weekend, appealed to the government and relevant authorities to see to the needs and conditions of journalists in the country, especially through the formulation of policies which will guarantee them life insurance while in practice.
The VC expressed concern that despite media relevance, so little is done by the nation to appreciate their sacrifices they make for the survival of the nation, and for keeping the public, up to speed with local and global happenings through quality reporting. The VC who is currently in his second tenure said the institution for over two decades, had significantly contributed to the nation’s socio-political, industrial and cultural development through innovations, adding that it is commencing its School of Environmental Studies this year.