By Ahmed Ahmed
The Nigeria Women of Journalists (NAWOJ), Bauchi State chapter in collaboration with American Space, Professor Iya Abubakar Resource Centre has trained 25 female Journalists on modern Information and Communications Technology (ICT) tools in the state.
Mrs Rashida Yusuf,Chairperson NAWOJ in the state while inaugurating the one day training on Thursday in Bauchi, said the training is for members to collect, process and transmit news effectively.
Yusuf explained that the aim of the training was to empower female journalists to effectively carry out their jobs using modern tools.
“It’s necessary for women journalists to be conversant with these modern tools in their work in the era of technology.
“We cannot do our work effectively without engaging with these modern tools hence the decision to organize this training and we are happy that the American Corner supported us”
She assured that more training would be organised to empower members.
“I appreciate the support and cooperation of those invited for coming and actively participating in the training, this is encouraging” she said.
“Most of them were unaware of what was done today so I urge them to put what they have learnt into practice to improve their work.
“We were highly motivated with the participation of one of the American envoys via Zoom who discussed a lot of beneficial activities in terms of culture, tourism among others
The NAWOJ Chairperson appeals to stakeholders to support the association to champion the cause of women.
On his part,Mr Nasiru Launi, Director of American Space, Bauchi, said the training was not the first.
“We have been working with them for so many years and they are part of what we do,” he said.
“NAWOJ promote what we do therefore the need to go with them need not be overemphasized
A participant, Hajia Halima Dimis, former National Officer NAWOJ, described the training as crucial and timely.
“It was a short training on IT programmes where female journalists can effectively engage with social media platforms and participate in zoom meetings,” she said.
