January 2022 Alumnus

DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION

Full Name: Tony Rowland Awobode
Course of Study: Mass Communication and Media Technology
Graduation Year: 2012
Current Professional Title: ARPA, ChMC, CMC
Name of Employer (or indicate self-employed, retired): I work for Jamz 100.1Fm. I also run my own advertising agency, Rock Tof Media.
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Phone: 08033242489

PROFILE QUESTIONS

Q1: Why did you choose to study at LCU?

It was convenient at the time, because I was working and living in Ibadan. I now realize I made a perfect choice.

Q2: What is your favourite memory of LCU; a class, a lecturer, an activity or an experience?

The entire study duration was an experience never to be forgotten despite many challenges associated with being a mature, working student.

Q3: What have you done since graduating from LCU?

As a media management consultant, I have set up several radio stations; I also manage a few stations as well.

Q4: What is your current job role? And what does it involve?

I am the current General Manager of Jamz 100.1FM. I oversee all the corporate and management processes of the station. I am also the CEO, Rock Tof Media, an advertising agency.

Q5: How did your education at LCU help you get to where you are now?

I can honestly say the education I received at LCU was the foundation on which the vital building blocks of my professional status were built.

Q6: What advice would you give to prospective students of LCU?

Lead City University is an academic institution where you have the opportunity to soak in vital information, skills and experiences required to be successful in life.

Q7: What advice would you give to LCU’s current students?

You have every advantage presented to you. Make the best of this opportunity. Use it wisely and become the enterprising graduate you are meant to be.

Q8: Mention one or two of your proudest professional or personal accomplishments since graduating from LCU.

I am still a work-in-progress, but I esteem my qualification as a Chartered Management Consultant quite highly, among many others.

Q9: If you had it to do all over again, would you still choose LCU?

Yes, most definitely!

Q10: If the opportunity presents itself, will you be happy to support the University or other LCU Alumni?

Yes, most definitely!