The Union of Campus Journalists, University of Ibadan, is set to host its 5-in-1 event on Saturday, October 11, 2025.
The event, scheduled to take place at the First Bank Building, Faculty of Agriculture, UI, features five major segments, including the Global Campus Journalism Summit 2.0, the Professor Francis Egbokhare Inter-Press Debate, the Famous Five Awards, Induction Ceremony, and Magazine Launch.
According to a five-page press release obtained by IndyPress, UCJ UI outlined the goal of the Global Campus Journalism Summit 2.0, describing it as a platform designed to bring together campus journalists, media professionals, educators, and industry leaders from around the world for meaningful engagement, exchange, collaboration, and knowledge sharing.
Regarding the Famous Five Awards, five distinguished individuals will be honoured for their outstanding contributions to entertainment, academics, journalism, politics, and entrepreneurship.
Other highlights of the event include the Francis Egbokhare Inter-Press Debate, the induction of new members into the Union, the official launch of UCJ UI’s magazine, and the unveiling of the winners of the Sunday Oguntola Essay Competition.
In an interview with IndyPress, the President of UCJ UI, Olanshile Ogunrinu, encouraged students to attend the event, assuring that it promises to be both enlightening and engaging.
“This is one event the entire University community should look forward to. From thought-provoking keynote speeches to engaging panel sessions, it promises to be an intellectually stimulating experience. Every student, even beyond campus journalists should make it a point to attend,” Olashile Ogunrinu, the UCJ UI President told IndyPress.


