MultiChoice, CNN train Nigerian journalists

Dr Tonnie Iredia, former Director General, Nigerian Television Authority, led other notable top media practitioners to facilitate this year’s workshop.  They include: Dr Abigail Ogwezzy-Ndisika, Senior Lecturer, Department of Mass Communication, University of Lagos; Dr Issah Momoh, former Director, Minaj Broadcasting International and Lecturer, Pan-African University and Kwara State University; Jahman Anikulapo, Sunday Editor, The […]

Dr Tonnie Iredia, former Director General, Nigerian Television Authority, led other notable top media practitioners to facilitate this year’s workshop.  They include: Dr Abigail Ogwezzy-Ndisika, Senior Lecturer, Department of Mass Communication, University of Lagos; Dr Issah Momoh, former Director, Minaj Broadcasting International and Lecturer, Pan-African University and Kwara State University; Jahman Anikulapo, Sunday Editor, The Guardian; Ikechukwu Amaechi, Editor, Independent Newspapers and Member of the CNN MultiChoice African Journalist Awards Panel of Judges; Tunde Laniyan, former Sunday Editor, Nigerian Tribune, and veteran photo trainer, Gbenga Osadipe.

Themes considered at the workshop included: Ethical reporting and politics – The Minefields to avoid in April 2011 General Elections; the place of facts and figures in effective business and economic reporting; and Exploring the myriad opportunities for a sustainable journalism career – Staying relevant outside the newsroom, among others.

Joseph Hundah, Managing Director, MultiChoice Nigeria, represented by Elizabeth Amkpa, Head of Sales, MultiChoice Nigeria, said, “MultiChoice is excited with the prospect of adding value to Nigerian media practice. Nigerian journalists have demonstrated excellence and professionalism in the practice of their trade through their records at different international media awards, especially the CNN/MultiChoice Africa Journalist Awards.

Hardly is there a year Nigerians do not emerge winners in the various categories. Nigerian journalists have also won the ultimate prize. Our aim is to sustain the tradition and make Nigerian journalists aware of the skills and techniques of the trade so they can contend with their peers anywhere in the world.”