Prime Progress, a media organization committed to sparking social change in Nigeria and Africa, has brought its Campus Lab solution journalism training to Veritas University, Abuja. This initiative aims to inspire hope and promote evidence-centered responses to societal challenges.
Supported by Nigeria Health Watch, the training provided aspiring journalists with the tools to harness the power of solution journalism to drive positive change.
Mr. Innocent Eteng, Managing Director and Head of Business Development at Prime Progress, guided students on writing structure and Religion for Change reporting.
Mr. Ogar Monday, Head of Innovation, Partnerships, and Training, educated participants on the fundamentals of solution reporting, emphasizing the importance of data analysis and fact verification.
Seasoned freelance journalist Saint Ekpali presented on Climate Reporting through a Solution Lens, clarifying the true meaning of climate change and debunking common myths.
Lynne Agwuncha from The Albino Foundation (TAF) spoke on inclusive reporting for people with disabilities, stressing the ethical principles crucial for responsible journalism.
The training featured breakout sessions where students tackled pressing issues and generated ideas on health, climate change, and technology.
“They should put this learning into practice. It must not just go but they should utilize and practice solution journalism,” Dr. Cyril Oleh, a mass communication don in the institution, remarked.
He commended Prime Progress and expressed gratitude to the university’s administration for facilitating the training.
Students expressed their satisfaction, noting the uniqueness of the training compared to regular lectures. They appreciated the opportunity to gain practical skills in solution journalism, which they intend to cherish and apply in their future careers.
Prime Progress, a media organization focused on social change in Nigeria and Africa, has conducted a Campus Lab solution journalism training at Veritas University, Abuja. The initiative, supported by Nigeria Health Watch, aims to equip aspiring journalists with skills to drive positive societal change through solution journalism.
Key sessions included guidance on writing structures and Religion for Change reporting by Mr. Innocent Eteng, insights on solution reporting by Mr. Ogar Monday emphasizing data analysis and fact verification, and climate reporting through a solution lens by freelance journalist Saint Ekpali. Lynne Agwuncha from The Albino Foundation (TAF) highlighted the importance of inclusive reporting for people with disabilities.
The training incorporated breakout sessions addressing health, climate change, and technology, encouraging students to apply their newfound skills. Dr. Cyril Oleh commended the program and urged students to practice solution journalism actively. Students appreciated the practical skills gained, distinguishing the training from regular lectures.