Yobe Govt to begin JCCE training programme for journalists.
Yobe Govt to begin JCCE training programme for journalists.
By Yusuf Bukar Biriri.
Yobe State Government has announced plans to launch the Journalism Community Continuing Education (JCCE) Programme, aimed at enhancing the skills of working journalists in the state.
This initiative is part of the government’s efforts to ensure that media practitioners provide high-quality news content aimed at achieving the post-insurgency drive of the state government.
The programme will offer admission to interested media practitioners, providing them with opportunities to upgrade their skills and knowledge.
The Ministry of Home Affairs, Information, and Culture will partner with organisations such as MC Arthur and the World Bank to achieve the programme’s objectives.
The Commissioner for Home Affairs, Information, and Culture, Alhaji Abdullahi Bego, revealed this at the ongoing three-day workshop for members of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ). According to him, as part of the programme’s preparations, the Ministry is organising a meeting with NUJ chapels, media chief executives, and chapel leadership across the state.
The JCCE Programme is expected to enhance the capacity of journalists in Yobe State, enabling them to provide high-quality news content that meets international standards. By investing in the development of media practitioners, the Yobe State Government demonstrates its commitment to promoting a well-informed and engaged citizenry.
The launch of the JCCE Programme marks a significant step towards improving the quality of journalism in Yobe State. With the support of donor agencies and collaboration with media stakeholders, the programme is poised to make a positive impact on the state’s media landscape.
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On the second day of the workshop, papers were presented by Professor Adama Adamu on media convergence and imperatives of journalists reporting in the 21st century, while Professor Nura Ibrahim presented on fake checking and social responsibility in the age of fake news and hate speech.
Others are Dr Musa Usman on social media journalism practice for sustainable development, Muhammad Adamu on data journalism and Risk communication for public enlightenment and development.
The resource persons charged the participants to rapidly expand ideas on digital communication technologies to curb the menace of circulating misinformation, disinformation and malinformation as well as fake and hate speech.
