University Dons Urge Journalists to Uphold Professional Ethics, Truth, Adapt Technological Advancement in Practice
Group photo after the training
…As NUJ, FMMC train journalists on AI, drone technology, digital reporting
By Francis Ugwoke
Maritime journalists and other media men were on Wednesday urged not to forget the need to always uphold the ethics of the professional as the watch dog of the society.
A lecturer with the Nigeria Institute of Journalism (NUJ), Dr. Jide Johnson, pointed out that notwithstanding the technological advancement as far as the profession is concerned, journalists must remember the ethics of the profession.
Speaking on the occasion of a training programme organised for journalists by the Federated Maritime Media Chapel (FMMC) of NUJ, Johnson said journalists must carry out investigation to be able to establish the truth in any given report.
He said that there is the need to ask relevant questions, get the context of any story in a bid to avoid the temptation of sacrificing truth and credibility.
Jide was reacting to different Artificial Intelligence (AI) posts and the need to confirm some of the reports for the sake of validity.
Similarly, a lecturer with the Babcock University , Professor Helen Adekoya Odunola reminded journalists that digital literacy goes beyond owning smartphones and computers.
Odunola was of the view that media men should be critical in evaluating information and understand cybersecurity.
She added that journalists should adapt their writings to digital audiences and use AI in a responsible manner.
The training programme was designed to assist journalists and communication experts acquire more skills in their areas of practice.
The training programme was specifically on Artificial Intelligence (AI), drone technology, digital reporting, cybersecurity, media ethics and modern communication.
According to the dons, journalists need to adapt with emerging technologies without compromising the ethics and fundamental values of journalism.
The Chairman of the Lagos NUJ, Mr Adeleye Ajayi, in his address noted that the emergence of social media has led to the transformation of the way information is gathered and consumed.
Ajayi said that this has made continuous training crucial for journalists.
He pointed out the need for accuracy, credibility and responsible reporting in an era increasingly challenged by misinformation and disinformation.
In his welcome address, the Chairman of FMMC, Dr Ovie Edomi, reminded journalists on the importance of continuous learning, adding that experience alone was not enough considering the rapid technological transformation.
Ovie added that training adds a lot of value to journalists because of their critical roles in the society.
By Francis Ugwoke
Maritime journalists and other media men were on Wednesday urged not to forget the need to always uphold the ethics of the professional as the watch dog of the society.
A lecturer with the Nigeria Institute of Journalism (NUJ), Dr. Jide Johnson, pointed out that notwithstanding the technological advancement as far as the profession is concerned, journalists must remember the ethics of the profession.
Speaking on the occasion of a training programme organised for journalists by the Federated Maritime Media Chapel (FMMC) of NUJ, Johnson said journalists must carry out investigation to be able to establish the truth in any given report.
He said that there is the need to ask relevant questions, get the context of any story in a bid to avoid the temptation of sacrificing truth and credibility.
Jide was reacting to different Artificial Intelligence (AI) posts and the need to confirm some of the reports for the sake of validity.
Similarly, a lecturer with the Babcock University , Professor Helen Adekoya Odunola reminded journalists that digital literacy goes beyond owning smartphones and computers.
Odunola was of the view that media men should be critical in evaluating information and understand cybersecurity.
She added that journalists should adapt their writings to digital audiences and use AI in a responsible manner.
The training programme was designed to assist journalists and communication experts acquire more skills in their areas of practice.
The training programme was specifically on Artificial Intelligence (AI), drone technology, digital reporting, cybersecurity, media ethics and modern communication.
According to the dons, journalists need to adapt with emerging technologies without compromising the ethics and fundamental values of journalism.
The Chairman of the Lagos NUJ, Mr Adeleye Ajayi, in his address noted that the emergence of social media has led to the transformation of the way information is gathered and consumed.
Ajayi said that this has made continuous training crucial for journalists.
He pointed out the need for accuracy, credibility and responsible reporting in an era increasingly challenged by misinformation and disinformation.
In his welcome address, the Chairman of FMMC, Dr Ovie Edomi, reminded journalists on the importance of continuous learning, adding that experience alone was not enough considering the rapid technological transformation.
Ovie added that training adds a lot of value to journalists because of their critical roles in the society.
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