Shape the practice and future of communications in Africa.
To become Africa's leading institution for media and communications education—through innovative tutoring, forward-thinking research, mentorship and industry partnership.
Africa's premier executive school for strategic communications.
SCMS develops the leaders, consultants and advisers who shape reputation, media and public meaning across the continent and the world—underpinned by global academic standards and deep African relevance.
From opinion to authority.
From content to command.
We believe communication power is rooted in knowledge, not volume. SCMS develops professionals who inform, persuade, interpret and lead—moving from opinion to authority, from content creation to strategic influence. Every programme is grounded in research before rhetoric, strategy before storytelling, and ethics before engagement.
Build adaptable, industry-ready executive leaders.
To provide industry-centric education that fosters critical thinking, creativity, change leadership and professional expertise across the entire media and communications sphere.
Turn theory into judgement under pressure.
Through live cases, consultancy projects, AI-fluent practice and faculty mentorship from active industry practitioners and distinguished academics.
Academics at SCMS.
At the School of Communications & Media Studies, we offer programmes covering all aspects of media and communications—from journalism and digital media to public relations and advertising—across Diploma, Postgraduate and Masters programmes. Our curriculum provides a strong theoretical foundation while emphasising practical, hands-on experience drawn from real-world, industry-related scenarios.
Delivered by a faculty of experienced, currently practising industry practitioners, our programmes are made-to-fit—drafted to meet the ever-evolving knowledge and industry demands of today's media and communications market. We are dedicated to advancing knowledge and professional excellence, rooted in the belief that effective communication drives social change, fosters innovation, and strengthens democratic engagement.
"We are committed to fostering an environment of creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration. Our students benefit from real-world projects, industry partnerships, internships, and exposure to leading professionals in the media and communication industries."
— Dr. Sammy Adrian Ajufo, Dean
Our academic certificates on completion of studies are professional certificates and not degrees. Student performance is evaluated through Continuous Assessment Tests, assignments, presentations, case studies, practical projects, and final examinations or capstone projects.
FACULTY & GOVERNANCE · EXECUTIVE EXCELLENCE
Practitioners who teach what leadership demands.
The Faculty of Orwell School of Communications & Media Studies is composed of industry practitioners, distinguished academics, and research-oriented professionals who bring a blend of practical experience and scholarly expertise to the classroom. The Faculty Board serves as the key academic organ responsible for advising and directing the academic affairs of the School—chaired by the Dean, it includes Senior Lecturers, Programme Coordinators and Departmental representatives, providing strategic guidance on curriculum design, research priorities, faculty development and student assessment in alignment with the SCMS Quality Assurance Framework and international standards in communication education.
01Dr. Sammy Ajufo
02Dr. John Nkamiang
03Ijeoma Eze
04Dr. Kenneth Ogbunehu
05Dr. Chioma Ezenwafor