General manager, external relations and sustainable development at Nigeria LNG Limited, Dr Sophia Horsfall, has urged journalists to apply the knowledge gained from the NLNG Change Your Story Capacity Workshop to improve the quality and credibility of their reporting.
Horsfall spoke on the final day of the three-day programme held in Lagos.
The workshop, themed “Re-calibrate, Create, Connect,” focused on artificial intelligence in journalism, data visualisation, digital tools for real-time reporting and ways to combat misinformation.
It brought together 40 participants from different media organisations to examine the changing landscape of journalism shaped by AI and digital communication. Discussions explored how new media technologies can support real-time reporting, extend audience reach across borders and strengthen engagement on digital platforms.
Horsfall described the workshop as part of NLNG’s broader effort to strengthen engagement with the media and support professional excellence in journalism. She encouraged participants to use the insights gained to improve the depth and credibility of their work.
“NLNG views this engagement as a strategic partnership. We provide the energy that powers nations and generates revenue for our nation; you provide the information that powers our minds. We have been proud to host you, but our pride will only be justified when we see the ‘New Standard’ in your next feature, your next broadcast, and your next investigative report. As you head back to your various stations, I urge you to take the spirit of this workshop with you,” she said.
The programme combined expert-led discussions with practical sessions. Digital communication specialist Dan Mason led sessions on digital storytelling, while media trainer Taiwo Obe facilitated a Journalism Clinic that focused on newsroom practice and storytelling skills. Participants were trained in areas such as data visualisation, online verification, audience engagement and building a strong digital presence.
The Change Your Story initiative, launched by NLNG in partnership with The Journalism Clinic, is designed to strengthen professional capacity in the media industry. Since its launch, the programme has trained hundreds of journalists from print, broadcast, and digital media across Nigeria.
The workshop, which began on Wednesday, concluded on Friday. At the end of the training, all participants were presented with certificates acknowledging their completion of the programme.
