The Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) successfully concluded another edition of its #NLNGChangeYourStory workshop series on Thursday, focusing on empowering women journalists with advanced digital communication and social media skills for reporting gender-based issues.
The annual capacity-building workshop, themed “Gender Active,” took place from January 30 to February 1, 2024, in Lagos, bringing together women journalists from diverse editorial backgrounds and members of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) in Lagos.
Sponsored by NLNG, the workshop focused on mobile and multimedia journalism, providing participants with comprehensive learning experiences aimed at enhancing their reporting capabilities in gender-related issues.
In a statement signed by NLNG’s Acting Manager of Corporate Communications and Public Affairs, Yemi Adeyemi, Mr. Andy Odeh, NLNG’s General Manager of External Relations and Sustainable Development, underscored the company’s commitment to Diversity, Equality, and Inclusiveness. He emphasized the pivotal 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,” said Mr. Odeh. “Recognizing 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, mold the stories of our nation.”
He highlighted the workshop’s significance in empowering women journalists with essential skills in the dynamic landscape of digital communication and social media, aligning with NLNG’s vision of embracing new technologies and platforms to articulate narratives that resonate in the fast-paced digital age.
Speaking at the event, the National Chairperson of NAWOJ, Aisha Bura Ibrahim, represented by the association’s National Deputy Chairperson, Lilian Okonkwo-Ogabu, emphasized the importance of equipping women journalists with digital communication skills to report on the realities faced by women and children, especially the girl-child, in Nigeria. She commended NLNG for supporting women with skills that will bring them on par with contemporaries around the world.
The workshop, delivered by seasoned journalist Mr. Dan Mason in collaboration with The Journalism Clinic led by Mr. Taiwo Obe, proved transformative 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.
Since its inception in 2015, the NLNGChangeYourStory workshop has benefited over 90 journalists, reinforcing their digital communication and social media competencies.
“The workshop is an inspiring testament to the transformative power of state-of-the-art training. Journalists emerge equipped with the confidence and skills to embrace digital communication and social media.
