Professors Adamu and Pate Celebrated at Book Launch

The article discusses the significant contributions of Professors Abdalla Uba Adamu and Umar Pate to communication scholarship in Nigeria, particularly during a book launch event held in Kaduna. Prof.

Nura Ibrahim invited contributions to a scholarly journal in honor of Prof. Adamu, who is a former Vice Chancellor of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN).

The event featured key speakers, including Dr. Sule Yau Sule and Prof.

William Olu Adelumo, and highlighted the mentorship roles both professors played in nurturing young scholars. Prof.

Pate, the immediate past Vice Chancellor of Federal University Kashere, was recognized for his compassion and support for students. The book, edited by Prof.

Pate, consists of 182 pages across eleven chapters, reflecting on his leadership from 2021 to 2026. The event brought together various dignitaries, including politicians and academics, underscoring the intersection of academia and governance in Nigeria.