Federal University Oye-Ekiti
FUOYE Academic Staff Profile
Dr. SUCCESS EMMANUEL UNEKWU OJIH
Senior Lecturer
Department of Mass Communication, Faculty of Communication and Media Studies
Area of Specialization: Development Communication, with specialization in Health Communication and Behavioral Change Communication (BCC).
Biography
Dr. Success Emmanuel Unekwu Ojih is a Senior Lecturer and Deputy Dean, Faculty of Communication & Media Studies, Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), and a Senator of the University.
A native of Kogi State, he holds a Ph.D. in Mass Communication from the University of Benin, an M.A. from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, and a B.Sc. from Kogi State University. Over fifteen years, he has combined teaching with research, publishing widely in reputable local and international journals, including Scopus-indexed outlets. His scholarship interest sits around development communication, with health communication as a closely allied focus, alongside broader interests spanning new media, public relations, and behavioural change communication. He has supervised over 180 undergraduate research projects and supervises postgraduate students.
He has pioneered several initiatives at FUOYE, some of which are Coordinator, Department of Public Relations; Coordinator, Top-Up & Conversion Programme; and Coordinator, Mass Communication, Institute of Distance Learning. At the university level, he serves on the Quality Assurance Committee and the Examination Misconduct Committee, and represents his Faculty at Congregation to Senate.
His contributions have earned him the Vice-Chancellor's Award of Excellence as the Most Innovative Lecturer (2025), Faculty of Communication & Media Studies; the Trailblazer Award (2024); and the Students' Lecturer of the Year Award, recognitions spanning both institutional and student acclaim.
Beyond FUOYE, he is nurturing MassCommNaija, a platform giving communication students greater access to resources and educational content, while continuing to mentor a new generation of scholars, quietly and deliberately building a legacy that outlasts any single office.
Research Interests
Dr. Ojih's research interests span Development Communication and Health Communication, with additional focus on New Media, Public Relations, and Behavioural Change Communication, particularly, their application in public health awareness, civic engagement, and media accountability.
Qualifications
| Degree | Institution | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Ph.D. in Mass Communication | University of Benin | 2022 |
| M.A. in Mass Communication | University of Nigeria, Nsukka | 2014 |
| B.Sc. (Hons.) in Mass Communication | Kogi State University, Anyigba | 2008 |
Awards
Faculty of Communication and Media studies Students Association
Mass Communication Students Association
Mass Communication Students Association
Membership of Professional Bodies
Member
Member
Member
Paper Presentation - Local
30th Annual International Conference of the Agricultural Extension Society of Nigeria, Taraba State University, Jalingo, 2025
1st International Conference on Media and Sustainable Development in Africa, Pan Atlantic University, Lagos, 2022
17th Annual ACCE Conference/AGM, National Open University of Nigeria, Jabi Campus, Abuja, 2019
6th ACSPN Annual Conference, Park Inn by Radisson Hotel, Kuto, Abeokuta, Ogun State, 2019
17th Annual ACCE Conference/AGM, International Conference Centre, University of Calabar, Calabar, Cross River State, 2015
16th Annual ACCE Conference/AGM, Princess Alexandra Unity Hall and Theatre, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, 2014
15th Annual National Conference of ACCE, Federal University of Technology, Gidan Kwano Campus, Niger State, 2012
Paper Presentation - International
Batho Abantu African Languages Association Conference (BAALA), Sun City, South Africa, 2025
8th International Conference on Languages, Social Sciences, Education and Interdisciplinary Studies (ICLSSE 17), London, United Kingdom, 2017
7th UAACAI International Bi Lingual Conference on Research and Development, Adabraka, Accra, Ghana, 2012
Course Teaching
News Writing and Reporting
Advertising and Public Relations Research
Marketing Foundation for Advertising & Public Relations
Economic News Reporting
Issues in Broadcasting
News Writing and Reporting
Photo Gallery / Picture Evidence
