Mathew Adetona OGUNSIJI

University Lecturer

B.S., B.J., M.A, university teacher; born January 4, 1948, Epe-Ilesha, Atakumosa Local Government Area, Osun State, married Bolanle Yetunde Olojo, 1976; six sons, two daughters. Education: Epe Methodist School, 1952-58; Ansar-U-Deen Teacher Training College, Ota, 1964-66; University of Lagos, 1971-74; Carleton University, Ottawa, Canada, 1976-78; Fairfield University, Fairfield, Conn., USA 1978-79. Career: Appointed Information Officer, Ministry of Information,North Eastern State, Maiduguri 1974-95; Public Relations Manager, (Trainee), Union Trading Company of Nigeria, 1976; Senior Information Officer, Federal Ministry of Information, Lagos, 1979- 82;Principal Lecturer, Ogun State Polytechnic (now Moshood Abiola Polytechnic), Abeokuta, since 1982; Lecturer, Nigerian Institute of Journalism, Lagos, 1996; Head of Department, since 1998; member, Editorial Board, Punch Newspapers, 1996; member, Editorial Board,Champion Newspapers, 1996. Publication: Introduction to Print Journalism, Nelson Publishers, Lagos, 19899. Hobbies: chess, table tennis. Offi cial Address: Department of Mass Communication, Ogun State Polytechnic, PMB 2210, Abeokuta, Ogun, State. HomeAddress: Plot 20, Biodun Komolafe Street, Ago-Okota, Lagos State.