Sopuruchi Onwuka

No fewer than 32 Nigerian journalists from various media organisations have benefited from the 2026 edition of the #NLNGChangeYourStory initiative, a capacity-building workshop organised by Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG).

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The three-day training, hosted in Abuja and concluded on Wednesday, focused on the evolving role of artificial intelligence and digital communication in modern newsrooms. It offered participants practical insights into how emerging media tools can enhance real-time reporting, expand audience reach, and strengthen engagement across digital platforms.

The workshop forms part of NLNG’s broader commitment to strengthening stakeholder capacity and promoting professionalism within Nigeria’s media sector. Through hands-on sessions and expert-led discussions, journalists explored digital storytelling techniques, data visualisation, online fact-checking, audience engagement, and effective digital presence management.

Speaking at the event, NLNG’s General Manager, External Relations and Sustainable Development, Mrs Sophia Horsfall, reaffirmed the company’s focus on capacity development as a core pillar of its Corporate Social Responsibility programme. She said the #NLNGChangeYourStory initiative continues to equip journalists with the skills and confidence required to produce professional content in a fast-paced, technology-driven media environment.

Horsfall described journalism as a calling that informs, educates, and shapes society, and urged participants to apply the knowledge gained to amplify their impact. She expressed optimism that journalists would continue to enlighten the public and inspire meaningful collaboration through stories aligned with NLNG’s vision of being a globally competitive energy company that improves lives sustainably.

She also highlighted NLNG’s wider support for the media sector, citing initiatives such as the NLNG Prize for Energy Reporting at the Diamond Awards for Media Excellence (DAME).

Earlier, in her opening remarks, the Manager, Corporate Communications and Public Affairs at NLNG, Mrs Anne-Marie Palmer-Ikuku, said the company remains deliberate in its investments aimed at raising professional standards in Nigerian journalism.

“This workshop moved beyond theory to address the real pressures of today’s digital newsroom, including speed, verification, audience trust, and relevance,” she said. “Our support for these competencies is aimed at strengthening a resilient media ecosystem that delivers accurate, impactful journalism capable of shaping public understanding and contributing to national development.”

The workshop was facilitated by digital communication specialist Dan Mason and the Journalism Clinic, led by veteran media professional Taiwo Obe.

Since its launch, the #NLNGChangeYourStory initiative has empowered more than 180 journalists with enhanced digital communication and social media skills across its various editions.