MIIA Returns For Second Quarterly Online Training Series In July 2025
- Femi Johnson
- 3 days ago
- 2 min read
NIGERIA - LAGOS:-
The Media Integrity Initiative Africa (MIIA) is pleased to announce the second instalment of its quarterly training series, following the successful debut in April 2025. The upcoming training will take place across two Saturdays - 12th and 19th July 2025 - via webinar, running from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on both days.
The Board of Facilitators has approved the curriculum, schedule, and a distinguished panel of instructors, all of whom are respected veterans in their respective fields of journalism and media.
TRAINING SCHEDULE AND COURSES
Day 1 – Saturday, 12 July 2025
• 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Course 1: Emerging Trends in Media Management
Facilitator: Azu Ishiekwene
(Former Editor & Executive Director at The Punch; currently Senior Vice Chairman/Editor-in-Chief, Leadership Newspapers)
• 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Course 2: Fundamentals of Health Reporting and Editing
Facilitator: Oluyinka Shokunbi
(Veteran Health Editor, President – Network of Reproductive Health Journalists of Nigeria; Managing Editor – HealthStylePlus Online)
Day 2 – Saturday, 19 July 2025
• 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Course 3: Mastering Broadcast Media Management
Facilitator: Deji Balogun
(Veteran Broadcaster; former General Manager – Lagos Television; ex-Abuja Station Manager – Channels TV)
• 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Course 4: Energy Reporting: Challenges and Strategies
Facilitator: Yakubu Lawal, mnipr
(Former Energy Editor – The Guardian; ex-Special Assistant to two Power Ministers; Chairman – Society of Energy Editors)
Registration for the training is now open via the following link:
Participation, including registration, is entirely free of charge.
Reflecting on the momentum gained since the inaugural edition, media strategist and former Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture in Anambra State, Dr Tony Onyima, remarked:
“As we prepare to welcome the second cohort of the Media Integrity Initiative Africa (MIIA) this July, I am filled with a renewed sense of purpose and anticipation. The training has been carefully curated to reflect the growing demands on journalists and media professionals to uphold ethics, accuracy, and innovation in a rapidly evolving information ecosystem. MIIA is more than a training programme—it is a movement to nurture a new cadre of bold, ethical, and impact-driven African media professionals.”
Johnson Onime, PR expert, former Executive Director, Corporate & Public Affairs at Daar Communications PLC, and now Principal Consultant at Intense Concepts & Associates Ltd., also shared his thoughts:
“The first session in April was fantastic. With the calibre of facilitators assembled for this second series—each a standout in their respective fields—participants can look forward to an enriching experience that delivers both intellectual depth and professional growth.”
Further details on the training modules and course content are available on the MIIA website:
For media inquiries, collaborations, or additional information, please contact:
Femi Akintunde-Johnson
Coordinator, Media Integrity Initiative Africa (MIIA)
📱 +234 803 315 0547 (WhatsApp Text Only)
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