EDO NAWOJ CHAIRPERSON TASKS AFRICAN JOURNALISTS ON CONSTRUCTIVE JOURNALISM

EDO NAWOJ CHAIRPERSON TASKS AFRICAN JOURNALISTS ON CONSTRUCTIVE JOURNALISM.

By Joy Richardson

The Chairperson Nigeria Association of Women Journalists NAWOJ, Edo state Chapter, Comrade Adesuwa Louisa Ehimuan has tasked Journalists across the African Continent to focus more on constructive Journalism to develop the continent.

Comrade Adesuwa was speaking during the closing ceremony of the 12th Specialized Training Course For Anglophone Africa Broadcasters organized by the Supreme Council For Media Regulation in Cairo, the Egyptian capital.

Comrade Adesuwa emphasized that constructive journalism was a new trend in the media profession that emphasizes the positives, progress and development opportunities in the society.

She noted that African journalists must minimize harmful news reports and encourage productive change and positive psychology.

According to the Edo NAWOJ Chairperson, “Our stories are waiting to be told. As Broadcasters and Digital Journalists, it is our responsibilities to amplify our voice, challenge injustice and promote unity and understanding”.

Comrade Adesuwa also called on African Broadcasters to always leverage on technology to tell the positive story of Africa.

Comrade Adesuwa who described the training as a unique opportunity to share experiences, listed some benefits of the training to include “content creation, Digital Marketing, photography and podcast, content analysis and Voice Overs”.

Earlier in his remark, Ambassador Ahmed Farid representative of the ministry of foreign affairs encourage all the participants to ensure they impact positively to Africa media and abide by the ethics of the profession.

Participants who were elated appreciated the The Supreme Council For Media Regulation for 12th specialised training course for Anglophone Africa Broadcasters held in Cairo.

Jevvah KKiplimo Martin from Kenya and Samuella Quartey from Ghana applauded the Organisers for the insightful and educational training.

High point of the event was the presentation of certificates to all participants, as well as a group photograph session.