Rudolph Kwanue University (RKU) in Paynesville City, Liberia, has appointed Prof Elvis Otobo, a Nigerian scholar, as its Public Relations Officer and Director of Communication and Publications. This appointment was announced in a statement, and Otobo will run the office on a hybrid mode. His role involves managing the university's communication and public relations activities. Otobo is currently based in the United Kingdom and has a strong academic background in various fields.
Elvis Otobo's academic credentials include a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration from the University of Benin, a Master’s Degree in Archives, Records and Information Management from the University of Ibadan, and a Master of Arts in Heritage Theory and Practice from the University of Plymouth, United Kingdom. He also holds a PhD in Information Resources Management from Babcock University, Nigeria. These qualifications have prepared him for his new role at RKU.
Otobo has extensive professional experience in public relations, communication, records management, information management, marketing, research, and university administration. He has served in various communication and public relations roles within the university environment. His expertise will be valuable in his new position at RKU, where he will develop the university website and manage and coordinate activities on the school platforms.
As the new Public Relations Officer and Director of Communication and Publications, Otobo will handle public relations and communication activities, promote RKU’s academic programmes, activities, achievements, and events, and support its media and public communication. He will also help improve the university's digital presence and support communication with students, faculty, alumni, partners, and the public.
In addition to his role at RKU, Otobo will serve with the RKU Publications and International Research Journal Company, known as the International Journal of Research and Innovation Studies (IJRIS-RKU). His work with IJRIS-RKU will involve supporting research publications, digital publications, research communication, and the promotion of research and innovation from RKU and its academic community.
Otobo's appointment is seen as a strategic move to enhance RKU's communication and public relations efforts. His experience and qualifications make him well-suited for this role, and he is expected to make significant contributions to the university's communication and public relations activities.
The appointment of Elvis Otobo as Public Relations Officer and Director of Communication and Publications at RKU reflects the university's commitment to strengthening its communication and public relations efforts. With his expertise and experience, Otobo is poised to play a key role in promoting RKU's academic programmes and activities.
Key points
- Rudolph Kwanue University appoints Nigerian scholar Elvis Otobo as Public Relations Officer and Director of Communication and Publications.
- Otobo has a strong academic background in Public Administration, Archives and Records Management, Information Resources Management, Communication, Public Relations, and Heritage.
- He will handle public relations and communication activities, promote RKU’s academic programmes, and support its media and public communication.
