The Media Integrity Initiative Africa has been unveiled to advertise moral journalism and reinforce professionalism within the African media trade.
The non-governmental organisation brings in combination 20 skilled media pros to coach and tutor reporters without charge.
Thru isolated on-line coaching, mentorship and management construction, MIIA targets to equip media practitioners with the abilities vital for accountable and moral journalism.
Talking at the initiative, MIIA Coordinator, Femi Akintunde-Johnson, in a observation on Wednesday, mentioned, “On the middle of MIIA’s venture is the main of ‘training the trainers and the trainable’—making sure that reporters no longer handiest excel for my part but in addition turn into function fashions and influencers inside the trade.
“MIIA has assembled a team of facilitators, including prominent editors, broadcasters, media executives, and journalism scholars. Among them are Lanre Ìdòwú, Richard Akinnola, Ohi Alegbe, Tony Onyima, Tokunbo Ojekunle, Adeboye Ola, Azu Ishiekwene, Seun Olagunju, Marcel Okeke, and Lekan Otufodunrin. Others include Yakubu Lawal, Fisayo Soyombo, Michael Effiong, Deji Balogun, Yinka Shokunbi, Monday Ashibogwu, Olumide Iyanda, Johnson Onime, Lanre Arogundade, and Alex Ogundadegbe.”
He added that the educational periods can be performed nearly.
He added, “All coaching periods shall be performed nearly, making sure unrestricted get admission to to progressive and working towards media pros throughout Africa. Participation is fully isolated, with out a monetary, political, or ideological limitations – apart from that enrollees should be Africans serious about, or fascinated by, media-related careers.
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“We are building a future where African media is defined by trust, accuracy, and a commitment to the public good,” mentioned Femi Akintunde-Johnson, Coordinator of MIIA. “Our facilitators aren’t simply lecturers; they’re trade icons with a long time of revel in, stepping ahead to assure that the nearest life of reporters and media practitioners conserve the very best moral {and professional} requirements.
“Because the MIIA opens enrolment for its first coaching periods in April 2025, it invitations media pros, scholars, and fanatics to clutch this uncommon alternative to be told from one of the vital magnificient minds in African journalism.
“With the right training and mentorship, MIIA is set to redefine the African media landscape – one principled journalist at a time. To explore our vision, programmes, and facilitator lineup, visit the newly launched MIIA website at https://bsacademy2000.wixsite.com/miia.”