Communication & Info. Sci
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Welcome to Our Faculty
In today’s digital age, effective communication and information management are at the heart of global progress. At Lead City University’s Faculty of Communication & Information Science, we equip students with the knowledge, skills, and practical experience needed to excel in media, technology, data management, and beyond.
Whether you’re passionate about journalism, public relations, multimedia, information technology, or data science, we provide the platform to launch your career and make an impact in the ever-evolving world of communication and information science.
Prof. Lambert A. Ihebuzor
Dean, Faculty of Communication & Info. Sci.
Professor Lambert A. Ihebuzor BA,MCA, MPhil, PhD joined the services of the University in November 2005 as Lecturer II . Before joining the academia, Professor Lambert Ihebuzor has worked in Evans Brothers (Nigeria Publishers) Limited,Ibadan, where he rose to the position of Deputy General Manager . He is a service focused, student- friendly ,Lecturer with a strong commitment of impacting knowledge with the fear of God and total commitment to the growth of Mass Communication and Media studies in general, through teaching, research, and community service. He has been actively involved in teaching as a lecturer in teaching of Mass Communication courses since 2005 at the undergraduate and post graduate levels.
He supervises both Undergraduate and graduate long essays and thesis very effectively. As head of Department of Mass Communication and Media Technology, He led a team that achieved an exemplary performance during the 5th – 7th November ,2018 National Universities Commission (NUC) full accreditation of Mass Communication and Media Technology programmes for the University. He is currently the pioneer Dean of the new faculty of Communication and Information Sciences,Lead City University, Ibadan.
About the Faculty
Faculty of Communication and Information Sciences ( FCIS) of Lead City University is a new faculty borne out of the need to bring together departments that have relationship with Communication and Information Sciences in order to produce graduates who will be leaders in their field of choice. The Faculty is made up of three departments namely: Department of Mass Communication and Media Technology; Department of Library and Information Science and Department of Information Management.
FCIS is an excellent choice to attain your information needs and prepare you for a successful career because the faculty members strive to provide exciting quality educational opportunities for students.
Many exciting and fulfilling initiatives are taking place in the Faculty as we strive to achieve and maintain excellence in our missions of education and research. The Faculty is fully committed to teaching and research as it helps all students to be successful at the university and even beyond. We are counting on you to play an active part in attaining this vision.
All programmes are designed with the aim of producing market ready graduates in Communication and Information Sciences with appropriate skills. I urge our esteemed students to please adhere strictly to the rules and regulations governing the conduct of examinations of the University.
In line with the unbundling of Mass Communication programme by the National University Commission (NUC), the Department of Mass Communication and Media Technology, Lead University rose to the dictate of the time. The Department now has the following areas of specialisation in her stable: Journalism and Media Studies, Publishing, Public Relations and Advertising, Broadcasting, Film and Multimedia Studies, Information and Media Studies, and Development Communication Studies. These areas of log specialisation are available at Master (M.Sc), Master of Philosophy (MPhil), and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) levels. The courses are designed in a way and taught by seasoned academics, who possess varied industry experience, with a view to preparing our graduates to compete favourably in the global space.
FCIS is a Faculty to be!!!
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Prof. E. A. ERWAT |
Professor |
B. Sc. (Plymouth), M. Ed. Ph D (Ibadan) |
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Prof. L. IHEBUZOR |
Professor |
B.A. (Ife), MCA (Ekpoma), Mphil, Ph.D |
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Prof. S. O. Taye BABALEYE |
Professor |
B.A. (Ife), MCA, M. Ed, PhD (Ibadan) |
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Dr. A. A. WAHEED |
Associate Lecturer |
B. Sc.(Ed) (Ilorin), M.Tech, Ph.D (Lautech) |
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Dr. A. M. OWOLABI |
Associate Lecturer |
B.A. (Ago Iwoye), PGD (Lagos), MCA, MA (Ibadan) PhD (Lead City) |
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Dr. A. O. IRELE |
Lecturer I |
B.A, M.A, M.S.W, Ph.D (Ibadan) |
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Dr. A. O. OTUNLA |
Senior Lecturer |
B.Ed (Ilorin), M.Ed (LASU), Ph.D(Unilag) |
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Dr. K. UMEZURIKE |
Lecturer I |
B.A. (UNN), M.Ed. (Lead City), Ph.D (Lead City) |
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Dr. Kehinde O. LATEEF |
Lecturer I |
B.Ed, M.Ed, Ph.D (Ibadan) |
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Dr. L. A. ABIOYE |
Professor |
B.A., M. Ed., MBA (Ogbomoso), PhD (Ibadan), |
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Dr. L. A. AWOBENU |
Senior Lecturer |
RSA, Advance Diploma, MBA (Ado-Ekiti) Ph. D (Ibadan), ACIPM, AMNIM |
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Dr. O. Dorcas BAKARE |
Senior Lecturer |
B. LIS, M. LIS (Ibadan) Ph. D South Africa |
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Dr. Oluwaseun O. AJIBARE |
Lecturer I |
B.Ed (Ekiti), MIRM, Ph.D (Babcock) |
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Dr. S. V. ADEYEYE |
Lecturer I |
BLIS, MLIS, Ph.D(Ibadan) |
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Dr. Sunday O. TUNMIBI |
Lecturer I |
B.Tech. (Lautech), M.Inf.Sc., Ph.D (Ibadan) |
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Dr. T. E. ADENEKAN*** |
Senior Lecturer |
B. Sc. , M.Sc.(Lead City), Ph. D Babcock, fips, MNIM, ACIPM |
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Dr. W. B. BUSARI |
Senior Lecturer |
B. A (Ibadan), M. Sc (Ife), MSM, PhD (Ibadan) |
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Dr. Y. OGINNI |
Senior Lecturer |
B.A., M. A. (Ibadan), Ph.D (Lead City) |
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Mr. A. A. ADEOYE |
Associate Lecturer |
NCE (Oyo), BLIS, MLIS (Ibadan) |
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Mr. A. C. OLORUNTOBA |
Adjunct Lecturer |
HND (Ilorin), B.Sc. (Adeleke Univ.), PGD, MIT (Lautech) |
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Mr. A. O. ADETUNJI |
Associate Lecturer |
Dip. LS, BLS. (Ibadan), MLIS (Ibadan) PGD (Ekpoma) |
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Mr. Abdulrahmon A. ADEYEMI |
Graduate Assistant |
B. Sc. (Lead City) |
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Mr. Anthony A. AMEDU |
Assistant Lecturer |
B. Sc (Lead City) |
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Mr. B. JACOBS |
Lecturer II |
B.A. (Covenant), M. Sc (Lead City) |
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Mr. Isaac A. ADENIRAN |
Lecturer II |
B.Sc. (Osun State), M.Sc. (Babcock) |
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Mr. J. A. IJILEGAN |
Adjunct Lecturer |
HND (Ile-Ife), B.Sc. (Lead City), MBA (Ekpoma) |
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Mr. K. A. DUROJAYE |
Associate Lecturer |
B. Tech (Akure), M. Inf. Sc. (Ibadan) |
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Mr. K. DUROJAYE |
Associate Lecturer |
B. Tech (Akure), M. Inf. Sc (Ibadan) |
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Mr. O. OSANIYI |
Associate Lecturer |
BLIS (Zaria), MLIS (Ibadan) |
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Mr. S. IDOWU |
Graduate Assistant |
WAEC, Dip. Computer Engineering (Ibadan), B.A (Lead City) |
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Mr. Timothy A. OKE |
Adjunct Lecturer |
B. Sc, M. Sc |
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Mrs. A. B. ELATUROTI |
Associate Lecturer |
B. Sc. , M.Sc., MLIS (Ibadan) |
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Mrs. A. O. AKINTADE |
Lecturer II |
B.Sc. (Bowen), M.Sc. (Pan-Atlantic) |
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Mrs. F. E. OMOSEBI |
Associate Lecturer |
B. Sc. (Lead City) MLIS (Ibadan) |
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Mrs. K. POPOOLA |
Lecturer II |
B.Sc. (Lead City), M. Sc (Ago-Iwoye) |
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Mrs. L. F. KOLAWOLE |
Associate Lecturer |
B. Sc. , M. Sc., (Ibadan) |
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Mrs. M.S. AKINBOYO |
Adjunct Lecturer |
HND (Ilorin), B.Sc. (Lead City), MHM (Ibadan) |
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Mrs. O. A. OLOGBOSERE |
Lecturer II |
B. Sc., M. Sc (Lead City) |
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Mrs. O. IREWOLE*** |
Lecturer II |
B.Sc. (Lead City) M.Sc. (Ife) |
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Mrs. Opeyemi R. OBOH |
Lecturer II |
B. LIS, M. LIS (Ibadan) |
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Mrs. R. A. OLURAYI |
Associate Lecturer |
BLIS (Ibadan) |
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Mrs. T. M. AKINLOTAN |
Lecturer II |
B. Sc, M.sc(Lead City) |
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Mrs. V.O. AHAMZE |
Graduate Assistant |
HND (Ibadan), B. Sc. (Lead City) |
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Pharm. I. WORANOLA |
Associate Lecturer |
B. Pharm. (U.I.), MPH (Ghana) |
The following programmes are available:
- B.Sc. Information Resources Management
- B.Sc. Library and Information Science (B.LIS)
- Public Relations
- Journalism
- Advertising
- Media Studies
- Printing and Publishing
Why Study Comm & Info. Sci. at LCU
Industry-Focused Curriculum & Practical Learning
At Lead City University, we bridge the gap between theory and practice with a curriculum tailored to meet industry demands.
State-of-the-Art Learning Facilities
We provide access to modern studios, digital labs, and research centers, ensuring students get real-world exposure in communication and information science.
Career Opportunities & Industry Connections
We offer internship placements, industry collaborations, and networking opportunities to help students build a strong career foundation.
Explore our Undergraduate Study
Ready to shape your future? At Lead City University, Ibadan, we offer dynamic undergraduate programs designed to equip you with real-world knowledge, practical skills, and a global perspective.