News Editor
By David Odama
Concerned about the need for professionalism, hunt for initiative and desire for growth, NDE Director General, Silas Agara, has undertaking to sponsor two Journalists from Nasarawa state for a foreign training in China.
The two indigenous journalists from Nasarawa Broadcasting Service (NBS), Ibrahim Abdul and God’s Power Ede choice for the foreign training is said to as a result of their unwavering dedication, commitment to duties, ability to deliver truthfully on government policy implementation to the community.
Agara in a statement issued in Lafia, Nasarawa State Capital, said the desire to engage the two Journalists on the foreign training is to build on their professional knowledge, equipped them with modern journalism techniques and make them more useful to themselves and the society in line with the core mandate of NDE.
“NDE plays a vital role in addressing Nigeria’s rampant unemployment crisis. Silas Agara is acutely aware that effective communication is essential for disseminating the Directorate’s initiatives”.
. Thus, investing in the professional growth of journalists like Ibrahim Abdul and God’s Power Ede will empower them to effectively convey the successes and goals of the NDE”.
“As part of this goal, Ibrahim Abdul and God’s Power Ede are embarking on a groundbreaking two-week training programme in China, sponsored by Agara himself”, the statement declared .
“This immersive training will not only enhance their journalistic skills but also introduce them to advanced story telling techniques, multimedia journalism, and digital platform strategies which are all crucial tolls in today’s rapidly evolving news landscape”.
“Silas Agara is optimistic that the knowledge and insights gained from their international training will significantly contribute to the NDE’s mission upon their return to Nigeria.
“By refining their reporting capabilities, Ibrahim Abdul and God’s Power Ede will elevate the quality of journalism at NBS while amplifying public awareness of the Directorate’s initiatives aimed at mitigating unemployment.
“Moreover, their improved proficiency is expected to inspire other media professionals, fostering a broader dialogue about employment strategies in Nigeria.
“There’s no gain saying the fact that the strategic investment made by Director General, Silas Agara in the development of Ibrahim Abdul and God’s Power Ede not only exemplifies a proactive approach to tackling pressing national issues but also highlights the importance of informed journalism in driving societal change
