From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto
The Department of Mass Communication, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (UDUS), is set to host its maiden international conference from June 7 to June 10, 2026, with the theme: “Media and National Development in the Era of Artificial Intelligence.”
This was disclosed in a statement issued by Dr. Danladi Bako, Chairman of the Conference Organising Committee.
According to Dr. Bako, former President of the United Nations General Assembly, Prof. Tijjani Muhammad-Bande, will serve as the Chairman of the conference.
He explained that the event will commence on June 7 with a pre-conference lecture to be delivered by Prof. Fatma El-Sayed of Cairo University, Egypt, at 1:00 p.m.
The conference, which will critically examine the role of the media and its intersection with artificial intelligence in an increasingly digital world, will be officially declared open on June 8 at the university auditorium by the Chief Host and Vice-Chancellor of the institution, Prof. Bashir Garba.
Expressing the university’s readiness to host the event, Prof. Garba said, “We are fully prepared to welcome the international academic community.”
Part of Dr. Bako’s statement read: “The Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the University Governing Council, Professor Attahiru Jega, will attend the opening ceremony alongside members of the Governing Council.
“The highlight of the conference will be the keynote lecture delivered by double Fulbright Scholar, Professor Kehbuma Langmia of Howard University, Washington, D.C., United States of America.
“The conference theme, ‘Media and National Development in the Era of Artificial Intelligence,’ will provide a platform for robust intellectual discussions among lead paper presenters, panelists, academics from various universities, and other stakeholders across Nigeria.
“The Department of Mass Communication will also unveil the maiden edition of its academic journal, Alkalami: Journal of Communication and Media Studies.
“The four-day conference promises to be memorable and rewarding for participants, visitors, and the academic community at large.”
Dr. Bako assured that all necessary arrangements had been put in place to ensure the success of the event.
