DDM/COPDEM holds training for publicity secretaries, journalists

By: Hon IG Amaechi Okoro

In a bid to enhance the capacity of journalists and media practitioners in Nigeria, the Diaspora Digital Media (DDM) and Coalition for the Protection of Democracy (COPDEM) recently organized a two-week leadership and digital media training in Awka, Anambra State. The training, which commenced on November 25, 2024, and would end on December 6, 2024, brought together over 40 participants from across the country.

The training was to equip journalists and media practitioners with the skills and knowledge required to effectively report on critical issues affecting the country, particularly in the lead-up to the general elections. Participants were taken through a series of lectures and interactive sessions on leadership, digital media, and journalism.

According to Hon. Kayode James from Bauchi, who participated in the training, the program was “highly impactful” and marked the beginning of a new era for Nigeria. Other participants, including Mary Igwenomeh from Ebonyi State and Gerry Okechukwu from Lagos State, expressed their enthusiasm for the training, which they said had transformed their perspective on the role of journalists in shaping the country’s future.

The training was facilitated by seasoned professionals in journalism, leadership, and digital media, including Kaneng Rwang PAM from Plateau State and Mr. Tony Elomonu from Delta State. The facilitators were praised for their expertise and dedication to imparting knowledge.

The training organized by DDM/COPDEM is timely and relevant, given the critical role that journalists and media practitioners play in shaping public opinion and holding those in power accountable. With the increasing importance of digital media in modern journalism, it is essential that journalists and COPDEM media practitioners have the skills and knowledge required to effectively utilize digital media platforms.

The training also emphasized the importance of leadership in journalism, highlighting the need for journalists and media practitioners to demonstrate leadership skills in their reporting and storytelling.

By empowering journalists and media practitioners with leadership and digital media skills, DDM/COPDEM is contributing to the development of a more robust and effective media landscape in Nigeria.

The Coalition for the Protection of Democracy (COPDEM) is inviting individuals to join its movement to protect Nigeria’s democracy. COPDEM aims to empower citizens to monitor elections and provide accurate results in real-time, thereby promoting transparency and accountability in the electoral process.

To achieve this goal, COPDEM needs to cover Nigeria’s 120,000 polling units, 8813 Electoral Wards, and 774 Local Government Areas. Individuals who share COPDEM’s vision can register to join the community by visiting www.copdem.org/register or calling 08062557980 or 07040668516.
By joining COPDEM, individuals can contribute to building a stronger, more democratic Nigeria. As COPDEM emphasizes, “Let’s work together to build a stronger, more democratic Nigeria!”

The protection of democracy is not the sole responsibility of governments or institutions. Citizens also have a critical role to play in protecting democracy. By participating in the electoral process, monitoring elections, and holding those in power accountable, citizens can contribute to the strengthening of democracy.

In Nigeria, citizens can participate in the electoral process by registering to vote, voting in elections, and monitoring the electoral process. Citizens can also join organizations such as COPDEM, which are working to promote transparency and accountability in the electoral process.

The training organized by DDM/COPDEM is a significant step towards empowering journalists and media practitioners in Nigeria.

By providing training on leadership and digital media, DDM/COPDEM is contributing to the development of a more robust and effective media landscape in Nigeria.

The movement to protect Nigeria’s democracy is also gaining momentum, with organizations such as COPDEM working to promote transparency and accountability in the electoral process.

By joining COPDEM and participating in the electoral process, citizens can contribute to the strengthening of democracy in Nigeria.
Together, we can build a stronger, more democratic Nigeria.

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