About MARIA KISUGU OBUN-ANDY, PhD

Senior Lecturer|PhD in Communication Studies, M.Sc. Mass Communication and B.Sc (ed) in Mass Communication.

School

SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATION AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Department

Mass Communication

Programme

National Diploma

Research Interest

Social Media, Journalism, Mass media and Information and Comm. Tech,

Teaching Areas

Newspaper and Magazine Production, Photography and Photojournalism, Mass Communication Law and Ethics, Copy Editing, Book publishing, 

Selected Publications

1. Obun-Andy, M. K. & Odu, A. S. (2019) Copyright Infringement among Students of the   Federal Polytechnic Ilaro and Federal College of Education, Osiele, Abeokuta.        Published in    World Journal of Innovative Research (WJIR) ISSN:2454-8236,        Volume-6, Issue-3,      March 2019 Pages 11-16.

2. Emi, R. A & Obun-Andy, M. K. (2017) Towards a Better Understanding of Cartoon Communication Modes and Themes: The Nigerian Newspaper Example. Published  by Eyo Journal of the Arts and Humanities, University of Lagos. Vol.3, No.1, 2017       Pp 1-11

3. Enehizena, A. O. & Obun-Andy, M. K. (2016) Critical Determinants of Success In Entrepreneurial Ventures As a Tool for Economic Development in Ilaro Area of Ogun   State. Published By Wonder Hands, Journal of The School of Vocational Education,      Federal College of Education, Abeokuta, Ogun State. ISSN 1118-1192,   Pp 219-228.

4. Adeoye, A.,  Fatai A. O. & Obun-Andy, M. K.  (2016). “Constitution-Making in Nigeria 1975 – 2014” Keffi Journal of Public Policy and Administration, Nasarawa State  University Vol. 4. No 3,  December,      2016 Pp 1-23

5. Enehizena, A. O., Ademola, E. A. & Obun-Andy, M. K. (2016) “Vocational and Technical Education in Socio-Economic Development: Challenges and  Prospect” Published By  Journal of Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (JASUP).  ISSN: 2504-9216, Pp 150 – 15

Conferences Attended

1. Obun-Andy, M. K. (2019): Women Empowerment Through Entrepreneurship Development: A Vehicle for Economic Growth in Nigeria. Being a  paper presented at 1st National  Conference of Women in Technical Education & Employment   (WITED),  Ilaro from 13th -16th August, 2019

2. Obun-Andy, M. K. (2017) Role of Information and Communication Technology in book publishing for economic recovery in Nigeria. At the National Conference of the Schools  of Pure & Applied Sciences and Communication & Information Technology held at the           International Centre of The Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro, Ogun State between 4th and    7the December, 2017 (Pp 510-519)

3. Obun-Andy, M. K. (2015) The Role of Information and Communication Technology and  Mass  Media in enhancing Scio-Economic and educational development in Nigeria.  At the  3rd National Conference of the School of Applied Science held at ASUP  Building of the Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro, Ogun State Nigeria between 15th – 18th June, 2015.   Book of Readings   (pp. 340 – 348).

4. Obun-Andy, M. K. & Enehizena, A. O. (2015):  Critical Determinants of Success In         Entrepreneural Ventures As a tool for Economic Development in Ilaro of Ogun State. A paper presented at the 12th National Conference of the School of  Vocational Education  Federal College of Education, Abeokuta between 19th – 21st May, 2015

5. Obun-Andy, M. K. & Enehizena, A. O. (2010):  Time Management Skill: An Effectiv Tool for Nation Building. A paper presented at 9th ASUP Annual Conference at             Adekunle  Ajasin Auditorium, Refus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo, Ondo State,  from    27th –   September, 2010

6. Obun-Andy, M. K. (2009): Poverty Prevalence among Nigerian Women: Implications for the realization of Millennium Development Goals in Nigeria.  Being  a paper  presented at the School of Applied Science First Annual National Conference Held the Multi- Purpose Hall, The Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro, Ogun State from 26th – 30th  October, 2009

Summary of Profile

Maria Kisugu Obun-Andy is a Senior Lecturer  and HOD in the Department of Mass Communication, School of Communication and Information Technology, The Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro.   She holds PhD in Communication Studies,  M.Sc. in Mass Communication, B.Sc(ed). in Mass Communication . She belongs to various Professional Bodies. She has many publications including books, Journals Publication and she has attended many conferences, workshops, seminars and training. She has served in various committees within and outside the Polytechnic. She is one with a great passion for research and likes to impact knowledge and has remained humbled in relating to both staff and students. She is one who likes working tirelessly in contributing her quarter to moving The Federal Polytechnic Ilaro, to an enviable position.   Her major research interest centers on Social and Mass Media.