Stallion Times Trains Journalists on ‘Multimedia Newsroom In Kano state
By Ozumi Abdul
Stallion Times on Thursday trained not less than 40 journalists in Kano, on the effective skill set needed in working in multi media newsroom in the today’s digital media age.
The one day multimedia newsroom training, was under it’s 3-year participatory governance and media literacy project (G-DRIP),
It had in attendance 40 journalists from print, broadcast media and blogosphere.
In his welcome address, the project coordinator, who doubles editor in chief stallion times media, Mallam Isiyaku Ahmed pointed out that, the workshop was aimed at building the capacity of media practitioners on investigative reporting, journalism ethics, safety, media literacy,independence and sustainability.
He maintained that, in today’s world of media convergence, news story telling has changed, which necessitated the need for reporters and editors to be empowered with the necessary skills, that would make them report in social spaces.
“The project is in collaboration with Wole Soyinka center for investigative journalism under the collaborative media project funded by MacArthur foundation”
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The head of mass communication department, faculty of communications, Bayero university Kano (BUK), Professor Mainasara Kurfi, during his presentation noted that
investigative journalism, has been identified as a method of increasing public awareness, accountability, transparency, and improved decision making.
According to him, investigative reporting shines light on the inner workings of government, institutions and corporations, as well as bringing to light important issues, that would other wise go unnoticed.
He identified some characteristics of investigative reports such as, clear concise introduction, that provides the reader with the essential information about the topic, a well organized body, strong conclusion that summarizes the key findings, and implications of the investigation, among others.
”Rudiments for investigative reporting includes compelling question or hypothesis, research and analysis, source development,critical thinking and clear, compelling writing”
Also speaking during the one-day training was the chairman, Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ),Kano chapter Comrade Abbas Ibrahim.
He cautioned journalists against disclosing their sources of information, during investigative reporting, adding that it is very unprofessional, and can lead to loss of confidence.
He emphasized on the need to build relationships, which entails patience and sacrifice, as well as educating journalists against exposing themselves to danger while covering stories.