The Kano State Government, in collaboration with the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), has organized training for online journalists on digital journalism and ethical practices.
The training aimed to equip journalists with skills needed to navigate the rapidly evolving media landscape, emphasizing the importance of accuracy, fairness, and transparency in reporting.
The event highlighted the need for journalists to understand artificial intelligence (AI) tools, risks, and implications, as well as the importance of upholding professional ethics in journalism.
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Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, the Kano state commissioner for information and internal affairs at a two-day training theme; “Strengthening Digital Journalism Through Ethical Practice and Responsible Online Engagement” held in Dutse, the Jigawa state capital.
According to Waiya, reaffirmed the Kano state government commitment to promoting ethical, responsible and professional digital journalism, describing the media as a critical pillar of democratic governance.
Waiya who commended the executive governor of Kano state Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf for approving and sponsoring the retreat, noting that the gesture reflected the government’s commitment to manpower development across sectors, including the media, noting that the training, the first of its kind for online newspaper editors in the state.
Speaking earlier, the Kano state chairman of NUJ comrade Suleiman Abdullahi Dederi the commended the state government for his commitment in supporting the journalism profession.
Also speaking, the Chairman of the Kano Online Media Chapel thanked the Kano State Government and the Ministry of Information and Internal Affairs for their support, describing the retreat as timely and impactful.
He urged members of the chapel to continue operating within the laid-down ethical guidelines of the journalism profession and in line with the social and legal provisions of Kano State.
The retreat drew participants from various online media organisations operating across Kano State.
The retreat was attended by editors and publishers of various online newspapers operating in Kano State.