In a video posted on her Instagram page, the school’s Chancellor, Donrnett Mcintosh, should have been visible reporting her enlistment as the Top of the Division of Expressions, music and Diversion.
Humorist, entertainer and scholarly, Dr Helen Paul, made the news from the get-go in the week when it was accounted for that she had been delegated as a speaker at the Heart Global Book of scriptures College, US of America.
In a video posted on her Instagram page, the school’s Chancellor, Donrnett Mcintosh, should have been visible reporting her enlistment as the Top of the Division of Expressions, music and Diversion.
Communicating bliss at the new arrangement, Paul told Sunday Scoop, “Whatever one does in one’s line of work will help one’s career growth. For instance, Nike Davies-Ekundaye of Nike Art Gallery is a beautiful woman and is one of my mentors. Her talent speaks for her both home and abroad to the extent of her getting recognised in universities globally.
“Also, I learnt that Prof Lamidi Fakeye of Michigan University, USA, got promoted on the strength of his artistic works (wood structure) at the Institute of African Studies, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, Osun State, in the 1980s. This shows that talent works as well.”
Paul likewise expressed that stowing a PhD quite a while back at the College of Lagos was an or more for her. She said, “First, professorial positions are about what experiences one has had in terms of talent and research works, one’s PhD, and active and consistent engagement in a university.
“It is not really about furthering one’s studies. Rather, it is about being promoted by virtue of one’s pedigree and contributions to academia and humanity in general.
“In addition, the PhD I obtained in the prestigious University of Lagos is the key to my being relevant in a university or academic circle. For a while, I have been actively involved with teachings and affiliations with universities across the globe, using entertainment as a tool. Also, many of my performances are case studies for my research works.
Paul additionally expressed that however the new arrangement accompanies difficulties, she was ready to take them head-on. She said, “I feel very humbled and pray to have the energy, tenacity and capacity for the huge tasks ahead.
“I know it comes with very huge responsibilities, expectations, discipline, endless studying and a critical mindset to initiate ideas, analyse and evaluate positions and contribute meaningfully to both the academic community and society at large.
“The field is essential in performance appreciation, ethics and theories with a spice of comedy and its related forms. I thank Nigerians for celebrating their own.”