By Stella Okoh-Esene
The Nigerian Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), in collaboration with the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN), officially opened a five-day training program for female journalists in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) today.
The opening ceremony brought together key figures from the media and enterprise sectors to inaugurate the training cohort.
Leading the event was NAWOJ’s National Chairperson, Hajia Aisha Ibrahim, who was hailed as the “Queen Mother.” She was accompanied by the FCT Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Grace Ike, praised as the “Action Lady with powerful Grace.” Also present was the Chief Host and “Mama Yard,” Comrade Bassey Ita Ikpang, alongside representatives from SMEDAN and sponsoring organizations.
The training initiative, which aims to empower and upskill female journalists in the FCT, is generously supported by ICSS and CAPSTONE.
The organizers extended their congratulations to all the participants in the inaugural cohort, emphasizing the importance of continuous professional development for women in the media industry.
The five-day training is expected to cover various critical areas to enhance the professional capacity of the female journalists in attendance.