Chevron Nigeria Limited has strengthened ties with the Nigeria Union of Journalists, FCT Council in an effort to support and develop the media industry in the country.
Some of the participants at the one-day training with Mr. Victor Anyaebudike, 2nd left, Chevron Nig. Communications Manager.
This was highlighted during a one-day media capacity building programme organized for 30 journalists in the FCT.
The General Manager of Policy, Government and Public Affairs, Chevron Nigeria, Mr. Esimaje Brikinn, who spoke at the training in Abuja expressed the company’s commitment to developing human capital and supporting the media to enhance their professional capacity.
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.
Brikinn, who was represented by Manager Communication, Chevron Nigeria, Victor Anyaegbudike, thanked journalists for their impactful role in reporting on the oil and gas industry, providing effective perspectives on the sector’s complex operations.
He said, “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.”
He noted that CNL also partners with NUJ to organize capacity building programs that involve an increasing number of journalists in Lagos, Delta, and Abuja, respectively.
According to him, “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.
The programme covered crucial topics such as the benefits of social media and internet influence on media development, understanding cyber laws and the safety of journalists in Nigeria, and media in developing countries using Nigeria as a case study.
