UK Advocates for Media Freedom Training in Nigeria

On Wednesday, during a roundtable session at the British High Commission in Ikoyi, Lagos, Jonni Baxter, the Deputy High Commissioner, reaffirmed the UK's commitment to promoting media freedom in Nigeria. The session was part of a training initiative aimed at advancing press freedom and ethical journalism, reflecting the belief in the role of a free press in shaping public discourse.

Baxter noted the importance of this training amid rapid technological advancements and the spread of unverified information. The workshop, which began on Tuesday and is scheduled to conclude on Thursday, included lectures and practical training sessions.

Dean of the School of Media and Communication, Ikechukwu Obiaya, emphasized the need for ethical standards in journalism, while Professor Silk Ogbu highlighted the importance of emotional intelligence in reporting. The program featured contributions from various media experts, including Margaret Agada and Tomi Vincent, who discussed the structural factors affecting journalistic independence.