NLNG trains female journalists, communication professionals on digital skills
10 February 2024 |
2:24 am
Poised to ensure that female journalists in Nigeria are armed with cutting-edge digital communication and social media skills for reporting gender-based issues, Nigeria LNG Limited recently concluded another edition of its #NLNGChangeYourStory workshops.
Poised to ensure that female journalists in Nigeria are armed with cutting-edge digital communication and social media skills for reporting gender-based issues, Nigeria LNG Limited recently concluded another edition of its #NLNGChangeYourStory workshops.
The three-day yearly capacity-building workshop was attended by women journalists from diverse editorial sections and members of the National Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) in Lagos.
The workshop, which focused on mobile and multimedia journalism, provided participants with comprehensive learning experience. Speaking at the event, NLNG’s General Manager, External Relations and Sustainable Development, Mr. Andy Odeh, emphasised that the focus on gender-related journalism aligns with NLNG’s commitment to diversity, equality and inclusiveness, both within and outside the organisation. He highlighted the crucial role of women journalists in shaping narratives and influencing public opinion for a better Nigeria.
“Our dedication to capacity building stems from the belief in the immense potential of women journalists. Recognising their pivotal role in shaping narratives, influencing public opinion and contributing to sustainable development goals, we empower them with essential skills to reshape their stories and, consequently, mould the stories of our nation,” Odeh said.
He emphasised the workshop’s significance in empowering women journalists with essential skills in the dynamic landscape of digital communication and social media, stating that the #NLNGChangeYourStory workshop, initiated in 2015, reflects the company’s vision of embracing new technologies and platforms to articulate narratives that resonate in the fast-paced digital age.
Odeh added that the workshop was a testament to the company’s belief that stakeholders are integral contributors to its journey towards greater heights.
National Deputy Chairperson, NAWOJ, Lilian Okokwo Ogabu, stated that women journalists need to be positioned for the future in reporting the realities of women and children, especially the girl-child, in Nigeria. She commended NLNG for equipping women journalists with digital communication skills that would bring them to par with their contemporaries around the world.
The workshop, delivered by seasoned journalist, Mr. Dan Mason in collaboration with The Journalism Clinic, led by Mr. Taiwo Obe, was a transformative experience for the participating journalists. Leveraging their wealth of knowledge and experience, these experts adeptly guided participants through the nuances of digital communication and social media, empowering them to take control of their narratives and shape the nation’s stories.
#NLNGChangeYourStory workshop has benefited over 90 journalists since 2015 by reinforcing their digital communication and social media competencies.
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