Encomiums As Lens Poly Offa Shines At Pitch-A-Ton Advertising Competition

Competes With Unilorin, UI, Kwasu, Fountain Varsity, Others


The Lens Polytechnic Offa has received accolades and commendation as Mass Communication students of the Polytechnic performed distinctively at the pitch-a-ton Inter-Tertiary Advertising Competition held in the University of Ilorin.

The programme which is to improve creativity, culture, and tactical skills in advertising was organized by the Mass Communication Department of the University to promote creativity.

The participants from Lens Polytechnic displayed an infographic advert presentation about Combs premium unisex salon offering professional beauty services in Ilorin and Ibadan respectively.

Speaking at the event, the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof.Abdulwahab Egbewole expressed satisfaction with the practical significance of the event, adding that he would be glad if the Clients 'Combs Unisex Salon and Spa' could subsequently hire the best groups from the contest to handle their advertising works.

Also speaking, the Director General, Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON) Dr. Olalekan Fadolapo commended the participants for putting up their best at the advertising pitch.

He said advertising is not a passion but a profession that has dos and don'ts, and he is looking forward to meeting young talents to take up careers in the advertising industry.

Similarly, one of the juries and founder of Oxygen Academic in Lagos State, Mr. Ozoemena Mbanefo expressed his inspiring impression on the performance of the students as one with great prospects. He described the pitch as a knowledge-based economy that should be deployed to solve social problems.

Reacting to the performance of Lens Polytechnic students, a lecturer of Mass Communication Department and Public Relations Officer of the Polytechnic, Mr. Nurudeen Muhammad applauded the students on behalf of the Management for representing and promoting the image of the Polytechnic, he added that Lens Polytechnic Offa is no doubt an institution that gives students a unique opportunity to see beyond and pursue bright future.

Another Mass Communication lecturer and the trainer of the participants, Mr. Adebayo Lukman Alani commended the management of the Polytechnic for creating a conducive and convenient atmosphere for academics to flourish. He thanked the management for supporting and believing in the department to achieve greater feats.

While the Head of the Department, Mrs. Kehinde Adeniran acknowledged the efforts of the students to make the Polytechnic proud in all ramifications. She described the institution's commitment to providing adequate and standard teaching and learning as one with inestimable value.

The institutions that participated include the University of Ilorin, Kwara State University Malete, University of Ibadan, Summit University Offa, Fountain University Osogbo, University of Osun, Ajayi Crowther University Abeokuta, and Kwara State Polytechnic Ilorin.

Students who represented the Polytechnic were Khalil Yagboyaju, Eriife James, Nuriya Morenigbade, Adeniyi Glory Favour, Afolabi Ibrahim, Victoria Oghene, Ogunsiji Boluwatife, Akintade Timileyin.