Accra , Feb 1, GNA - The Governing Council of Ghana Institute of Journalism (GIJ) has appointed Dr Wilberforce S. Dzisah as the new Vice Rector of the Institute with effect from Wednesday, February 1, 2012.

A statement issued by Mr David Newton, Rector of the Institute, said the new Vice Rector was an alumnus of GIJ.

Dr Dzisah holds a PhD in Communications and Media from the University of Westminster, U.K,. and a Master’s Degree in Journalism from University of Wales, Cardiff.

He attended Keta Secondary School for his Ordinary and Advanced Level Certificates, and until his appointment, Dr Dzisah was the Acting Dean of the Faculty of Communication and Social Science at the Institute.