Embracing Excellence: Beholding the Latest Scholar

Anthony Ekpo Bassey is a contemporary scholar with research interests in the following areas: digital media and everyday life, media and disability, social media and disability, social media and politics, communication for development, and health communication. He has several publications in some of the world's renowned academic journals on communication and has contributed immensely to the expansion of the frontiers of knowledge through his painstaking and thoroughly researched works over the years.

Only a few hours ago today, the young scholar defended his PhD thesis with a specialization in Health Communication at the Linguistics and Communication Studies Department of the University of Calabar in Cross River State, Nigeria.

His doctoral thesis further strengthened the nexus between the fields of health and communication and made several discoveries in the nutritional lives of pregnant and lactating women with the aim of using communication as a vehicle to drive healthy developments to these categories of women in particular and society as a whole.

It is noteworthy to mention that aspiring scholars following in Anthony Ekpo Bassey's footsteps should prioritize interdisciplinary research, recognizing the rich intersections between fields. Embracing diverse perspectives can lead to groundbreaking insights and contributions.

Persistence and dedication are key virtues for success in academia. Anthony Ekpo Bassey's journey underscores the importance of resilience in the face of challenges. Stay committed to your research goals, and remember that each hurdle is an opportunity for growth and learning.

Beyond the walls of the classrooms, the dynamic scholar hopes to deliver his research findings and recommendations to policymakers for consideration and effective implementation to guarantee a healthy society for all.

A seasoned journalist, Anthony Ekpo Bassey has worked in several print and broadcasting establishments in different parts of the country and has numerous media productions to his name. Bassey is a stickler for excellence. He is a strict disciplinarian and hardly relaxes his principles. He is known for his principled stand on issues.

His hobbies include reading, traveling, swimming, cycling, and playing table tennis.

He is married to Sandra Onyung, a recent Master's degree graduate with specialization in Early Childhood Education from the University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria.

- Godswill Odiong, Lagos-based Journalist