MIIA Wraps Up 2025 Training Series On A High Note

The Media Integrity Initiative Africa (MIIA) has successfully concluded its third and final quarterly training series for 2025, marking the end of a highly impactful year of professional development and media empowerment across the continent.

To the glory of God and through the valiant efforts of its dedicated Faculty, MIIA has delivered 12 practical, media-focused courses spanning April, July, and October 2025. A total of 393 participants registered for the free online sessions, including 103 re-registrants from previous cohorts.

Actual attendance stood at 110 active participants, reflecting the growing consistency and reach of the Initiative.

Each of the 12 courses ran between one and a half to two hours, facilitated by seasoned media professionals and educators. Impressively, all facilitators met their sessions without default and submitted their presentation materials promptly to the coordinating team.

2025 COURSE OVERVIEW

Across three quarters, the MIIA training calendar featured a robust mix of themes covering journalism, public communication, management, and media innovation.

April Series:

Dr. Tony Onyima, Alex Ogundadegbe, Tokunbo Ojekunle, and Dr. Adeboye Ola led sessions on digital media writing, crisis communication, presentation skills, and photojournalism.

July Series:

Facilitators included Oluyinka Shokunbi, Azu Ishiekwene, Deji Balogun, and Yakubu Lawal, exploring topics from health reporting to media and energy management.

October Series:

The final quarter featured Marcel Okeke, Johnson Onime, Dr. Monday Ashibogwu, and Fisayo Soyombo, focusing on economic reporting, media relations, organisational competitiveness, and investigative journalism.

Motivational interludes were delivered by respected industry figures such as Lanre Ìdòwú, Lekan Otufodunrin, Richard Akinnola, Lanre Arogundade, Seun Olagunju, and Olumide Iyanda.

PARTICIPANT FEEDBACK

Participants from the October cohort shared heartfelt reflections on their learning experience:

“The sessions were highly educative and insightful. Both the resource persons and the topics delivered great value and enlightenment.”

– Ahmad Muhammad (Zamfara State)

“It was a rewarding experience that broadened my knowledge and deepened my understanding of the subjects covered.”

– Jonah Andrew Ogoh

“The entire programme was really helpful. Special thanks to the organisers and facilitators.”

– Ukashatu Sa’idu Gusau (Zamfara State)

“Though I’m not a journalist, the sessions were relatable and applicable to other fields. There’s a form of journalism in every human.”

– Tope Orororo

LOOKING AHEAD

With 12 facilitators and six motivators already on record, the MIIA Faculty aims to complete the inaugural cycle by featuring the remaining two facilitators in the first quarter of 2026. The next sessions are projected to commence between February and March 2026.

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