Funke Adade during her graduation

Thisday’s Funke Adade Bags PG from IIJ

By Ukandi Christopher

Funke Adade, high-flight Advert executive of the Thisday Newspapers, Port Harcourt Bureau, has earned a Post Graduate Diploma in Public Relations and Advertising from the International Institute of Journalism, IIJ.

The award was conferred on her in December, 2022 at the Amatu Braide Hall, University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

Speaking at the convocation, the coordinator, Dr. Greg Wale Williams, said that Adade was dogged in her determination to complete the rigorous academic exercise, professionalism and work ethics required by the institute for students to make it to the graduation point.

While congratulating her, Dr. William said the institute has confidence that Adade will be a shining light in her work role and service to the society.

Reliving her experiences during the course of study, the advert executive, who has been in the employment of Thisday Newspapers for twenty-six years, said that as much as the course was trying, she is grateful to God Almighty that she was able to complete the programme with flying colors.

She also expressed gratitude to the leadership of Thisday Newspapers, management and staffs for their support and encouragement, while further expressing belief that the knowledge acquired will improve her performance at work and service delivery.

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