STUDENTS TASKED ON SOCIAL NETWORKS – DR. USMAN

A university don, Dr. Usman Muhammad has called on students of tertiary institutions across the country to make use of social networks for academic research and resource sharing instead of using them to commit social vices.

Dr. Usman, a lecturer with the department of political science university of Abuja, gave this advice while presenting a paper titled, “ The Role of Mass Media in Contemporary World”at the macosa day of bayero university kano which took place at  Musa Abdullahi Auditorium new site.

Dr. Usman Muhammad

 According to him, students can only deviate from the evils of social networks if they use them for research work that will enhance their knowledge.

The university don maintained that the advent of social networks has impacted negatively in the lives of students urging them to use them wisely.

While speaking on the role of journalists,Dr. Bala added that media practitioners owed the society a great responsibility of defending their right and fighting the course of justice.

He maintained that as the fourth estate of realm, journalist should help in reshaping the attitude of individuals stressing the need for them to always adhere strictly to the ethics of the profession.

On his part, a one-time lecturer of mass communication, Dr. Bala Muhammad dwelled extensively on the declining state of media organization especially in northern Nigeria which he said is unhealthy for the development of the country.

Also speaking, Professor Abdalla Uba Adamu advised journalist to always ensure objectivity in their reportage and serve as a means of uniting the people instead of bringing disaffection.