Vice Chancellor of the University of Benin (UNIBEN), Professor Lilian Salami has approved the appointment of popular Edo-born journalist, Comrade Ogochukwu Isioma, alias Campus Gist, as a Media Officer in the institution.
Isioma, a graduate of Linguistics in the university, is the publisher of popular education-focused online medium, Campus Gist. Though he joined the services of the institution early August after his youth service, his appointment was not formally confirmed until late September.
Before proceeding for the compulsory one-year youth service at the University of Delta (UNIDEL), Agbor in 2021, Isioma had also worked briefly on a volunteer basis (pro-bono) and contributed his services to the Public Relations and Protocol Unit of the institution.
In a letter addressed to the journalist officially confirming his appointment, Isioma was formally posted to the Public Relations & Protocol Unit, in the Vice Chancellor’s Office of the institution on a contract level for the first period of one year.
The letter signed by E.O. Umukoro (Mrs.), Deputy Registrar, Establishments for the university’s Registrar and Secretary to Council, was entitled: ‘Offer of Contract Appointment’ and dated 13th September, 2022.
It read in part, “I am pleased to inform you that on the recommendation of the Vice Chancellor, Management has approved your contract appointment as Media Officer in the Vice Chancellor’s Office of this University for a period of one year with effect from the date you assume duty.
“You will be on a salary of (figure withheld) only per month. All other conditions of service remain unchanged.
“Please note that the appointment is subject to your being declared medically fit by the Director of Health Services of the University.
“I enclose herewith another copy of this letter, if you accept the appointment on the terms set out, please sign the copy and return it to me as soon as possible.”
Isioma completed his necessary medical clearance, documentation and formally assumed duty on September 26th, according to separate reports signed by the Vice Chancellor, Registrar and Public Relations Officer.
