Background

Prof Akpabio was formerly a Lecturer in the Department of Mass Communication at the University of Lagos, Nigeria. He served as Senior Lecturer, Associate Professor and Head of Media Studies Department at the University of Botswana as well as Professor in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication, University of Dar es Salaam, before taking up his present appointment as Professor of Information and Communications Studies, University of Namibia. Prof. Akpabio has authored two books (African Communications Systems: An Introductory Text and Writing to Win Hearts and Minds), many chapters in books as well as numerous articles in learned journals. He is a member of the International Communication Association (ICA), Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (AEJMC) and International Association of Media and Communication Research (IAMCR) where he serves on the International Council.