Empowering Female Journalists in Nigeria: SHE EXISTS Program Successfully Concludes in Yobe with support from U.S. Embassy, Abuja

Ernest Ogezi

The impactful SHE EXISTS program, a strategic initiative aimed at empowering female journalists across the North East, successfully concluded its session in Yobe State. The event, held at the esteemed Royalton Halls and Event Centre, Commissioners Quarters, witnessed the active participation of journalists, media professionals, and dignitaries, including the NUJ Chairman for Yobe State.

The program is implemented by the Organization for Innovation and Sustainable Development, OISD, in collaboration with the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy Abuja, hosted an illustrious line-up of speakers, including Dr Aishah A. Gambari, the esteemed Senior Information Specialist from the U.S. Embassy Abuja, who delivered an enlightening keynote address. Her insights and expertise resonated deeply, emphasizing the significance of women’s role in journalism and media.

Mr. Jamilu Yusuf, the Executive Director of the Organization for Innovation and Sustainable Development (OISD), delivered an impassioned speech, emphasizing the program’s commitment to empowering and uplifting women journalists in the region.

The training sessions were led by seasoned professionals in the field, notably the Senior Programme Manager of OISD, along with expert trainers Leslie Jonah, Ibrahim Abubakar, and Ahmed Aliyu. These sessions focused on essential aspects of journalism, including Advanced Reporting Techniques, Gender Sensitive Reporting, Reporting Women in Violent Conflict Situations, Equity, and Equality, among other critical areas.

“The SHE EXISTS program remains committed to fostering a conducive environment for female journalists to excel and contribute meaningfully to media and society,” commented the Senior Programme Manager, Ernest Ogezi. “This session in Yobe marks another milestone in our journey towards empowering women in journalism across the North East.”

The event underscored the program’s core objective of empowering female journalists, equipping them with the necessary skills, knowledge, and confidence to thrive in the dynamic field of journalism.

With successful sessions already held in Adamawa, Taraba, Gombe, Maiduguri, and now Yobe State, the SHE EXISTS program continues to gather momentum, leaving an indelible mark in the landscape of women’s empowerment in the media sector.

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