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Dangote Media Training: Environmental Expert Tasks Journalists on Sustainability Reporting
By Friday Idachaba, Lokoja.
Environmental Expert, Dr Alim Abubakre has called on Media professionals to play proactive and strategic advisory roles in reporting Environmental Sustainability issues and policy implementation in Nigeria.
Abubakre, a British-Nigerian Senior Lecturer in International Business at Sheffield Business School, United Kingdom, made the call while delivering a paper on Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Reporting during a Two-day Environmental Workshop at Obajana Cement plant in Kogi.
The workshop themed: “Reporting the Environment for Sustainability” was organised by Dangote Academy in Partnership with Climate Africa Media Initiative and Centre (CAMIC) for Media professionals drawn from the North-Central geo-political zone.
He said that sustainability was being challenged by quite a number of phenomena including pandemics and other diseases, climate change and International Business environmental footprints.
Abubakre, a member of the advisory board for London Business School, Africa club, said the Media had a role to play to encourage companies and organisations to strike a balance between Profit, the People and the environment Planet.
“We are living in a digital age where there are lots of artificial intelligent, virtual reality and big data tools that we can use responsibly to address climate change issues”, he said. issues.
He urged that businesses, formal and informal sectors as well as governments and the people should be committed to core values of sustainability and focus on the three Ps (Profit, People and Planet).
Abubakre explained that the three Ps were interdependent as every profit driven initiative requires the Natural Environment (Planet) and humans (People) to operate without compromising chances of future generations.
“These are all connected because when a company makes profits, they can pay their employees a fair wage and sensitize their employees on energy usage and as well, influence the employees to actually act in a way that is socially responsible”.
He said that the essence of sustainability lay in ensuring that divers societal stakeholders deliver on their environmental and social obligations by ensuring that their present actions do not compromise resources for the future generations.
Abubakre implored firms and big organisations to be at the forefront of implementing Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) posture on Sustainability by accessing their efforts at reducing their carbon footprints through collaboration with the Media.
“Globally, the Media are doing fantastic work around sustainability awareness but they can also shore up their capabilities by actually ensuring that they have holistic understanding of sustainability.
Abubakre described the Media as critical stakeholders in the sustainability debate and urged that sustainability journalists should be strategic, proactive and positive in their approach.
“The Media need to serve as advocates for stakeholders in policy development. Basically, they need to actually serve as advocates when they are engaging with the regulators”, Abubakre said.
This way, he said, “The Media actually helps the companies operating in Nigeria to actually be more deliberate in their choices, actions and positioning around sustainability.” (Ends)
The Nigerian Institute of Town Planners (NITP) has bestowed its prestigious Award of Excellence on Mrs. Georgina Humphrey, the Head of Political and Current Affairs at Radio Nigeria’s Kapital FM, in recognition of her exceptional contributions to promoting urban and regional planning initiatives in Nigeria.
Mrs. Humphrey, a respected journalist and advocate for sustainable development, also received a special honor for amplifying the Institute’s commitment to best practices in urban development and planning.
While accepting the award, Mrs. Humphrey expressed gratitude to God’s grace and wisdom for guiding her career. She remarked:
“Doing what gives me joy, I never knew people were listening and following.”
The recognition highlights Mrs. Humphrey’s dedication to journalism and her role in fostering public awareness about the importance of effective urban planning and development policies in Nigeria.
Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has expressed deep sadness over the passing of veteran journalist and National Treasurer of the International Press Institute (IPI Nigeria), Hajia Rafatu Salami, who died early Friday in Abuja.
In a condolence message, Governor Ododo extended heartfelt sympathies to her family, the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), the International Press Institute (IPI), and the Voice of Nigeria (VON), where she served as Assistant Director, Digital Media until her death.
Special Adviser on Media to the Governor, Ismaila Isah in a statement quoted the Governor to have jndicated,
“We mourn the loss of Hajia Rafatu Salami, an exceptional journalist, a woman of integrity, and a devoted public servant. Her legacy of courage, professionalism, and compassion will remain a source of inspiration,”
Governor Ododo prayed for the peaceful repose of her soul and asked God to grant her family strength and comfort in this time of grief.
Hajia Rafatu Salami, who hailed from Ihima in Okehi Local Government Area of Kogi State, died at the age of 55 and was buried at the Gudu Cemetery in Abuja in accordance with Islamic rites.
By Friday Idachaba, Lokoja
The Kogi State Broadcasting Corporation, popularly known as Radio Kogi (FM 94.1), is set to commence 24-hour uninterrupted broadcasting, thanks to the financial support and commitment of Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo.
The Director-General of the corporation, Princess Nana Hauwa Yusuff, made the announcement during the 2025 Budget Defense session of the Ministry of Information and Communication at the Kogi State House of Assembly.
She disclosed that Governor Ododo had approved and released funds for the acquisition and installation of a Studio Transmission Link (STL), a key component necessary for continuous transmission. She added that the installation was currently underway.
“This achievement is a testament to the unwavering support of Governor Ododo, whose interventions have been instrumental in revitalizing the state’s broadcasting services,” Princess Yusuff stated.
While commending the governor’s efforts, the Director-General appealed for the renovation of the corporation’s headquarters in Lokoja, which she described as overdue after years of operation without significant upgrades.
She further urged the state government to exempt the corporation from the Treasury Single Account (TSA) to enable management to respond promptly to operational challenges and improve service delivery.
Princess Yusuff highlighted that Governor Ododo’s initiatives had not only enhanced the infrastructure of Radio Kogi but also motivated staff to perform better, positioning the station to serve the information and entertainment needs of the people of Kogi State effectively.
The planned 24-hour transmission is expected to expand the station’s reach and impact, solidifying its role as a reliable platform for communication within the state.
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