Director, Research and Development – Rivers State University

PROFILE OF PROF. GODWIN B. OKON

PROF GODWIN B. OKON teaches communication at the Rivers State University, Port Harcourt. He has an undying passion for methodical investigations and sound research with several books and journal articles as proof of his scholarship. He is a Professor of Development Communication/ Media Advocacy. Interestingly, In recognition of his strides in the knowledge industry, he was honoured with the 5th Distinguished Nation Builder Award in 2008.

In terms of university administration, besides being the immediate past Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences, he has held key positions like: Departmental Coordinator (Centre for Continuing Education), Chairman, Curriculum & Instructions Committee, Head of Department and External Examiner to about twelve (12) prominent universities across three geo-political zones in Nigeria. He also holds membership with cognate professional bodies like the African Council for Communication Education (ACCE), International Environmental Communication Association (IECA), and the International Association for Media and Communication Research (IAMCR) with glaring visibility in national and international conferences/ symposia. He is at present a Fellow of the African Council for Communication Education (FACCE) with a portfolio as the Director, Research and Development Directorate, Rivers State University, Port Harcourt.