Ajasin Varsity-based media group launches magazine

A media organization based in Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungb-Akoko, Ondo State, Sparkle Media group has premiered the maiden edition of its annual magazine. The 60-page variety magazine is a realization of a tall dream conceived two years ago by a group of students who intended to blend theoretical aspect of mass communication with practical. The launching ceremony took place at the Mass Communication relaxation centre. On the occasion, president of the group, Abiola Idowu said the launch of the magazine was a dream come through and a vision actualized. He noted that the magazine was designed to set the pace for journalistic excellence on the campus, adding that it was also meant to serve the country at large. Chronicling the journey of the group, the president attributed its success to the hard work, commitment and dedication of members. He said members were able to put aside the numerous challenges that came their ways to achieve the golden aim of calving a niche for themselves in campus journalism. Emmanuel Oyebade is the pioneer president of the group. He spoke on what the media group stand for. He said its vision is to perform the traditional functions of the media which are to inform, educate and entertain and to fulfil the true cardinal journalism. He maintained that the group has gone from strength to strength since inception, with members drawn from various higher institutions of learning in the country. Also speaking, editor of the magazine, Julius Omokhunu commended the team spirit and ingenuity of members which he said culminated in the launch of the magazine. He, however, pleaded with them to redouble their efforts towards giving the group a pride of place in the media profession. High points of the event were the unveiling of the magazine. The group also unveiled its website and blog. Presenting the magazine to the public, its grand patron and head, department of Mass Communilauded the group for the initiative and charged them to do more. Other participants also spoke in similar vein. Sparkle Media Group was formed in November 28,. 2012. It publishes a weekly bulletin which it distributes to members of the university community free-of-charge.