The Post Graduate (PGD) students of the Nigerian Institute of Journalism (NIJ) have asked the management of the monotechnic for an improved lectures schedule.
According to the class, the usual 8am to 5pm duration for learning is intensive, thus results in the loss of concentration of many while lecture is ongoing.
A member of the class, Mr. Toliat Musa revealed that he joined NIJ because of the good, professional curriculum and hands-on learning opportunities that the school is known for, thereby enhancing his expertise in the journalism profession.
However, Musa stated that the workload and schedule has been an issue for him and his colleagues.
Commenting on the situation, Mrs. Folake Abegunde stressed that there is need for effective time management in order to achieve better assimilation.
Amidst the challenge, Mrs. Abegunde emphasized the importance of the programme – and enjoined her coursemates and other students alike to prioritize their education in order to achieve academic excellence.
Some other students from the PGD class also spoke in unison on the situation – and appealed to the management to make adjustment.
They, however, expressed optimism stating that they will be better equipped upon leaving NIJ considering what they have learnt thus far.
I stand with the class on this. You know why? I e had friends who praised the institution for it’s achievements in not only building but reproducing professionals and with such appraisal, I found myself thirsting after same. Unfortunately, my experience so far has been nothing but dismay even though I found solace in some lecturers and fellow students. We are PGD students, but the treatments we get regarding the lecture scheme says otherwise. Flexibility is fundamental.