Seplat Energy, Channels Academy Train 90 Journalists In Lagos

To expose media practitioners to innovation in the industry, a Nigerian indigenous energy company, Seplat Energy Plc, has concluded a two-phase media training programme for journalists in Nigeria.

The first phase of the Seplat Energy media training programme, conducted for Energy and Judiciary Correspondents and Editors, was held in June in Lagos.

The second phase of the programme was attended by 45 Capital Market Editors/Correspondents as well as some Judiciary and Business writers in July.

A statement issued by the director of external affairs and social performance/ Seplat Energy, Chioma Afe, stated that the media training programme, which was organised in partnership with Channels Academy, is aligned with Seplat Energy’s corporate goal of creating value for its media stakeholders and ensuring best practices in Nigeria’s media industry.

In attendance at the training were media professionals from print, electronic, and online platforms.

Addressing attendees at the training, the general manager of partner relations at Seplat Energy, Mrs Grace Amadi, who represented Chioma Afe, director of external affairs and social performance, noted that the training is a demonstration of Seplat Energy’s commitment to the continuous empowerment of journalists and the media as a whole, as partners in progress.

The founder/chairman of Channels TV, who is also the chairman of the Channels Academy, John Momoh, expressed delight at the collaboration between Seplat Energy and the Channels Academy and called for more of such synergy towards the upliftment and empowerment of the media.

The deputy general counsel at Seplat Energy, Joan Aga, who also graced the event, reiterated that as the Fourth Estate of the realm, duly recognised and empowered by the Constitution, the media is in the correct position to shape public opinion through balanced stories. Aga described the media industry as a critical stakeholder in implementing Energy’s business and stressed Seplat Energy’s commitment to supporting its growth.

The manager of corporate communication at Seplat Energy, Stanley Opara, lauded media practitioners for their commitment to knowledge acquisition, passion, and continuous support of the Seplat Energy brand over the years.