"After 16 years of dedicated work experience, Mr. Idris Katib, the esteemed Public Relations Officer of Crescent University, has been elevated to the esteemed position of Principal Assistant Registrar, a well-deserved recognition of his tireless efforts, exceptional leadership, and unwavering commitment to the institution's growth and excellence.
His elevation was contained in a letter dated 13, May 2025.
The letter signed by the Registrar of the University, Barrister Zakariyyah Ajibola informed that the appointment and promotions committee for Non- Academic staff at it meeting held on Thursday 20th February approved his elevation to the position of Principal Assistant Registrar
Mr. Katib expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the University's Management and Governing Council for entrusting him with this new responsibility. 'I am humbled and honored by this appointment, and I pledge to leverage my experience and expertise to drive excellence in my new role,' he said.
'This recognition is not just a personal achievement, but a testament to the collective efforts of my colleagues and the unwavering support of our esteemed Vice-Chancellor.
I look forward to continuing to serve Crescent University with dedication and passion, as we strive for academic excellence and societal impact,' Mr. Katib/ added."
IDRIS Kolawole KATIB (Prestige newspaper's Best PR Practitioner of the Year 2021)is a multiply certified marketing communications expert with over 20years hands-on professional landmark in corporate communications, advertising,marketing,branding & reputation management.
He is a Fellow, CeProd, Member, NIPR, Member, ARCON,Member, ICAD,
Member, ACSPN
He joined Crescent University, Abeokuta in January 2010 as the pioneer Public Relations Officer.
He was promoted to Senior Executive Officer ( Public Relations) , Principal Executive Officer (Public Relations), then Senior Assistant Registrar in 2021 before his current rank.
Before joining Crescent University, Katib was PR/media manager in Outdoor,relationship manager in Healthcare & reputation at various times.
He was proactively engaged in 2010 to set up the PR Department of the prestigious Crescent University which he headed for over 15 years.
He has employed his communication acumen to turn brand challenges into opportunities.
Result-driven in project management & media convergence,he has added much value to PR. Idris foresees crises and productively precludes them through stakeholders' engagement and media management.
Idris is a tireless writer and wordsmith with over 500 professional online articles and two (online) academic publications in communication,PR,journalism,advertising,branding,publishing,speechwriting,book review,award-winning,healthcare, music and allied areas.
A team player who proficiently manages talents and emotional intelligence of other professionals in his team.
As the media aide to His Excellency Judge Bola Ajibola,former judge of the International Court of Justice,he has successfully managed the reputation of the legal icon and his prestigious Crescent University, Abeokuta, Nigeria,whose PR department.
He also takes charge of social media handles and packages PR programmes/copies/audio-visuals/brochures/press releases/media interviews/reportorial & effectively manage events.
He writes newsreports,speeches,poems,edit citations,newsletters,magazines, brochures & other publications skilfully.
He mentors undergraduates of communication studies in graphics,reporting religion,copywriting & digital PRAD.
He actively engages in social listening to facilitate feedbacks from stakeholders.As a thoroughbred professional & time manager,Idris is either immersed in writing or thinking about what next to write to promote and market brands.A voracious reader & listener, he also volunteers teaching communication,PR & advertising courses on part-time basis.
"...You have been a good representation of the university’s administration and your elevation well deserved" says the Registrar, Barrister Zakariyyah Ajibola while commenting on the well- deserved elevation.
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