\nMrs Aderonke Akinola-Akinwole, a Social Behavioural Specialist from UNICEF’s Lagos Field Office, has advised the youth to embrace digital technology to maintain global relevance.<\/p>\n
Aderonke-Akinola gave the advice during the town-gown interaction at Covenant University on Friday in Ota, Ogun.<\/p>\n
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the event was organised by the Department of Mass Communication, Covenant University, Ota, in collaboration with UNICEF.<\/p>\n
The theme of the event is, ‘Strategic Communication for Behaviour Changes in the Digital Age’.<\/p>\n
She emphasised the importance of leveraging digital innovation to stay competitive in today’s fast-paced world.<\/p>\n
‘We are moving toward a stage where machines would begin to replace human beings.<\/p>\n
‘How prepared are the youth to stay relevant as the world keeps moving at a fast space because technology and innovation drive the world?’ she queried.<\/p>\n
Akinola-Akinwole also explained the need for youth to acquire diverse digital experiences and knowledge to navigate t
\nhe evolving technological landscape effectively.<\/p>\n
She stressed that leaving behind over 60 per cent of the population, comprising youths, would hinder the country’s development.<\/p>\n
Aderonke-Akinola said that the essence of the interaction was to create a relationship between the industry and the academia world.<\/p>\n
Akinola-Akinwole urged young people to not only adapt to change but also actively drive positive transformation in their communities.<\/p>\n
According to her, the interaction between UNICEF and Covenant University aims to enhance students’ practical knowledge and experiences.<\/p>\n
This, she explained, would help to boost collaboration between academia and industry for holistic development.<\/p>\n
She said that knowledge acquired by the students from the institution would not only be theories but more practical.<\/p>\n
In her welcome remark, Dr Stella Aririguzoh, Head of Mass Communication Department, commended the UNICEF specialist for lecture delivered to the students.<\/p>\n
Aririguzoh said that the lecture had taught them that
\ncommunication could be used to change behaviours depending on the approach.<\/p>\n
Source: News Agency of Nigeria<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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