By: Our Reporter
The Editor-in-chief of ECHO MEDIA [a long-serving media outlet in Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, AAUA], Friday Omosola has been selected to participate in the maiden edition of West Africa Journalism Innovation Conference (WAJIC 2023) of the Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID) in Abuja.
Omosola who doubled as the President of the Nigeria Union of Campus Journalists (NUCJ) AAUA chapter will join the 300 delegates at the conference which will take place between July 24-26, 2023 in the city of Abuja, the Federal Capital of Nigeria.
The conference starting with an Art Exhibition on the evening of 24th July will convene the largest body of journalists, media professionals, the academic community, policymakers, government institutions, and other relevant stakeholders across West Africa to discuss the state of accountability journalism in West Africa and how innovation is impacting its evolution, values, and principles.
The conference will feature workshops, and expert panels, and explore media innovations and technological tools that can fortify journalism practice in the African region.
It will also foster networking opportunities and collaboration that can improve accountability journalism in ways that meet the yearnings of democracy and development in the interest of Africa.
Omosola with other 300 expected delegates will together explore innovative approaches to accountability journalism along these thematic areas: the Future of Journalism Education, Advancing Investigative Reporting for Democratic Accountability, Driving Accountability with Data Journalism: Methods, Analysis, and Visualization
Solutions Approach to Journalism, Artificial Intelligence, Digital Technology, and Journalism Interface, Press Freedom and Shrinking Spaces, Media in West Africa Elections: Observation, Reporting, and Polling Media and Society, Information Disorder in the Digital Age, Exploring Funding and Sustainability Models for Newsrooms.
Speaking with Our Reporter, Omosola said his selection to participate in such a prestigious event will help him to learn, network as well as grow his journalistic career.
He added that he was filled with excitement and anticipation for the knowledge and experiences that lie ahead in the conference.
"Being selected among individuals to attend the conference was a chance for me to connect with other professionals in my field — because the conference will provide a platform for meaningful discussions, networking, and collaboration.
"It's of no doubt that conferences like these bring together a diverse group of professionals, each with their unique perspectives and experiences which will be a great one for me to participate in."
He appreciated CJID for finding him worthy to attend the conference which will provide him with a cultural experience.
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