MTN Nigeria’s PR Manager, Lakinbofa Goodluck, was one of the 11 doctoral graduates at the 2023 Pan-Atlantic University’s (PAU) convocation.
He was awarded a PhD degree for his laudable thesis on Nigerian film industry, titled, ‘Defining the Christian Film in the Nollywood Film Industry’.
He sought to understand the meaning-making process between the filmmaker/creative collaborators and the audience through the genre.
Amid the vibrant event, where attendees adorned varied hoods and regalia, the university celebrated a total of 206 graduands. These individuals were acknowledged for enduring academic rigour and demonstrating mastery of knowledge and the requisite character to contribute meaningfully to society.
During his address, the Pro-Chancellor of the university and former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Odein Ajumogobia (SAN), commented on the potential interference of artificial intelligence on learning.
He stressed the importance of experiential learning to foster independent analysis and thought.
“It is only in continuing to challenge students to analyse, evaluate and create that we can maintain the core essence of tertiary education and produce graduates who are equipped to navigate the complexities of the future,” he stated.
