By Vivian Okejeme Abuja
In the bid to enhance their skills of journalists to enable them navigate the challenges posed by the evolving media landscape in the world, the Chevron Nigeria Limited, Monday, engaged the Nigeria Union of Journalists, FCT Council, in a capacity training.
As part of its social responsibility, Chevron reiterated its readiness and commitment to developing human capital and supporting the media to enhance their professional capacity.
Chevron expressed this through it’s General Manager of Policy, Government and Public Affairs, Chevron Nigeria, Mr. Esimaje Brikinn, during a one-day media capacity building programme organized for journalists in the FCT.
The impactful programme covered areas like; Harnessing the benefits of social media and internet influence on media development, media in developing countries using Nigeria as a case study, as well as understanding cyber laws and the safety of journalists in Nigeria.
Represented by the Manager Communication, Chevron Nigeria, Victor Anyaegbudike, he lauded the role of journalists in generating informative and educational content for the society and highlighted their crucial role as agenda-setters and opinion moulders.
Concluding, he expressed gratitude to the media for reportage as it concerns oil and gas industry, providing effective perspectives on the sector’s complex operations.
“Through initiatives such as the Advanced Writing and Reporting Skills (AWARES) program, CNL has been actively involved in capacity building for media practitioners. In collaboration with the Pan Atlantic University, Lagos, the program has benefited over 120 journalists since its inception in 2014.
“Aside from supporting Nigerian content development by providing employment opportunities to Nigerians and offering contract opportunities in all their projects, CNL also supports the sustainable development of the communities in which they operate.
“Through the Global Memorandum of Understanding (GMoU), a community-led participatory partnership model, CNL has contributed billions of naira to the Regional Development Committees (RDCs) that represent the communities in its area of operations to execute hundreds of projects in the communities through a governance model that ensures transparency and accountability.”
On his part, Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, FCT Council, Comrade Osaretin Osadebamwen, commended the partnership between NUJ and Chevron Nigeria Limited, saying, “this training has been long in coming. It is in continued fulfilment of our desire to explore all opportunities for capacity training programmes for our members. “
He described the training as an important opportunity for journalists to enhance their skills and navigate the challenges posed by the evolving media landscape.
