The word “eye-opening” does not do justice to the loads of information and knowledge shared at an event organized to train journalists and budding ones on the need to keep up with latest trends in the journalism profession.

The one-day training titled “skill-up: a journalism workshop” was organized by broadcast journalist and Inspiration FM acting head of news, IMA DEM in collaboration with the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists, Akwa Ibom state Chapter and Inspiration FM

The training brought to the fore and unearthed salient issues pertaining to the Journalism profession which most people in the space are unaware of, but are critical factors needed to stand out in the profession, in the 21st century.

Speaking on the topic, “building tenacity in journalism”, award winning journalist and bestselling author, ANIETIE USEN harped on the need for personnel in the field to exude hard work and remain focused on the job.

Meanwhile, Niger state based journalist, JUSTINA ASISHANA who joined the training virtually, exposed the attendees to the evolution of the profession and why journalists must stay relevant in the field by investing in some digital skills.
She maintained that investing in some of these basic skills will open a variety of opportunities for journalists and make them stand out in the profession.

Other speakers at the event include NAWOJ chairperson, UDUAK EKONG, who emphasized that female journalists must try to inspire young girls by telling stories of women who have excelled in their career irrespective of gender and against stereotypes.