Seplat Energy empowers 25 journalists at media workshop in Imo State
Seplat Energy Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to transparency, accountability, and national development by strengthening its partnerships with the media and supporting journalists as they navigate the fast-changing digital landscape.
Speaking at a two-day capacity-building workshop for journalists in Imo State, the company’s Director of External Affairs and Social Performance, Chioma Afe, said the media’s influence on public perception makes it essential to uphold global best practices. Her remarks were delivered by the Manager of Corporate Communications, Stanley Opara.
Manager, Corporate Communications, Seplat Energy Plc, Stanley Opara; Management Team of ELOH Consulting; CEO, DFD Smart & Standard Concept, Dan Aibangbe; and journalists, during a Media Capacity Building Workshop organized by Seplat Energy for journalists in Owerri, Imo State as part of its human capital development initiative.
Afe noted that Seplat has a long record of equipping journalists with the tools they need to grow professionally. The workshop, held in Owerri, focused on communication, writing, and digital storytelling. It brought together 25 journalists from print and electronic media across the state.
Opara said excellence remains central to Seplat’s work. He added that helping journalists adjust to changing media platforms is part of the company’s broader commitment to national development.
The company’s Base Manager for Eastern Assets, Emmanuel Otokhine, urged participants to take full advantage of the training. He encouraged them to stay adaptable, seize new opportunities, and make use of their transferable skills.
The workshop featured several training sessions. Dr. Solomon Avbioroko led conversations on the psychology of communication, professional conduct, and self-awareness in journalism. Through interactive exercises, participants explored how these skills improve storytelling and newsroom efficiency.
Media expert Nnamdi Uwaemulem delivered hands-on sessions in report writing and mobile video journalism, showing participants how to craft compelling stories using only a smartphone. His second session examined the impact of digital disruption and the growing opportunities in media entrepreneurship and content creation.
Another facilitator, Abiola Adedeji, walked participants through digital marketing and social media strategy. He explained how data-driven content can increase the reach and impact of modern journalism across platforms such as X, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.
Participants described the workshop as practical and eye-opening, and they praised Seplat Energy for its steady investment in human capital.
The initiative reinforces the company’s belief that skilled, informed media professionals play a vital role in shaping public discourse and supporting sustainable national development.
