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Dangote Skills Up Journalists In Northwest Nigeria
Dangote Skills Up Journalists In Northwest Nigeria
KANO – Dangote Group on Thursday in Kano commenced a two day training programme for no fewer than 50 newsmen drawn from Northwest, Nigeria.
The two-day workshop which has as its theme: Ethics, Skills and Personal Qualities for Reporting in the Digital Age, and it is being coordinated by the Centre for Financial Journalism in Nigeria.
The spokesman of Dangote Group, Mr. Anthony Chiejina said the annual workshop is one in the series of others that have been conducted over the years, and in all the Geo-political zones of the country.
He said the training in Kano is also a reflection of the harmonious relationship between the Dangote Group and the Nigerian Media.
Mr. Chiejina said: “The members of the fourth estate of the realm are our partners in progress. We need each other for Nigeria to develop. I am very sure that the theme for this year on Reporting in Digital Age will change their lives, as it is being handled by seasoned journalists and communication experts.”
Speaking in Kano, media veteran and Chief Executive of the Centre for Financial Journalism Dr. Ray Echebiri said journalists can only be relevant when they continue to improve themselves via such training programmes.
A resource person Mrs Aisha Sule urged journalists not to relent in building themselves, and said the collaboration with the Dangte Group and o ther staekholders should be sustained.
A participant and chairman of the Nigerian Union of Journalist (NUJ) in Kano, Mr. Abbas Ibrahim commended the company for the exercise, while urging other participants to leverage the knowledge from the training to develop themselves.
On her part, Chairperson of the NUJ in Kaduna Mrs Asmau Halilu described the workshop as timely and commended the company for the robust relationship with the media.
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By Aminu Garko
Kano, Former President of the Senate, David Mark on Thursday expressed sadness over the death of Pope Francis.
This is contained in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media Paul Mumeh in Kano on Thursday.
Mark described Pope Francis as a man of impeccable character who brought transformation, togetherness and indeed strengthen family ties in the Catholic Church.
“It would be recalled that Senator Mark led the Federal Government of Nigeria delegation to the inauguration of the Pontiff on March 19, 2013 at St. Peter’s Square in the Vatican.
He described Pope Francis as a rare gift to the world who would be sorely missed.
Senator Mark recalled the first Mass celebrated by Pope Francis on that day before world leaders when he focused on the solemnity of St. Joseph, the liturgical day on which Mass was celebrated.
Senator Mark stated: “The exit of Pope Francis is a huge loss to the world but a gain to heaven. He was a leader with distinction and character. He was a rare gem”.
He prayed that Pope Francis’ legacy of humility, sacrifice, service to God and humanity would be upheld.
Senator Mark urged Catholic faithful across the globe to take solace in the fact that Pope Francis lived a life worthy of emulation.(
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The commitment of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to young people and their development is unprecedented, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Print Media, Abdulaziz Abdulaziz, has said.
Speaking at a graduation ceremony of first batch of ICT training he sponsored for youths and students in his native Fagge Local Government Area of Kano State, Abdulaziz said the President has redefined the idea of youth engagement and empowerment.
“Mr President has prioritised young people through many initiatives aimed at making our young people self-reliant. The President doesn’t want to give you food, he is giving you means to get your own food,” he said.
He listed the administration’s initiatives such as training of three million young Nigerians in IT skills, the Scale Up Artisans project, the Nigeria Youths Academy, among other interventions.
Abdulaziz also said the President has given young people voices by appointing young Nigerians into his cabinet and other important positions.
“For the first time we have a truly young Nigerian as minister of youths development. We have other young people in the cabinet and key appointments. We have to appreciate that.”
Abdulaziz said the IT training he sponsored was a way of giving back to the community and uplifting the underprivileged to attain their full potentials as part of his ongoing commitment to community development.
During the event, Abdulaziz also presented computers to some of the best-performing students in recognition of their dedication and excellence.
This initiative, he noted, is part of a broader vision to equip the youth with relevant digital skills, aligning with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Tinubu’s administra
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