Nigerian Association of Gospel Film Journalists Commences Media Tour, Visits THE NATION Newspaper
The Nigerian Association of Gospel Film Journalists, NAGFiJ has visited an award-winning media outlet, The Nation Newspaper, as part of a media tour organized to build connections and broaden its influence, Gospel Film News can confirm.
The association’s delegates performed a unique visit on Thursday, December 14, 2023, during which they were given an extensive overview of The Nation Newspaper’s main facilities. Also disclosed were the organization’s working methods.
The NAGFiJ team, led by President Oluwafemi Dosu, gave an introduction to the organization and its mission, which is to enhance gospel film journalism while fostering professionalism and togetherness.
In response, The Nation Newspaper’s News Editor, Mr. Bunmi Ogunmodede, gave the NAGFiJ team a hearty welcome.
He emphasized that the media outlet publishes newspapers in three separate places around the country. Its headquarters in Lagos service the Southwest, the entire North, and the entire South-East and South-South.
Ogunmodede praised NAGFiJ’s ideas and said it would help the group develop. He emphasized the value of online platforms in the current environment and urged the association to keep doing its excellent job in online reporting.
The Nation Newspaper’s Deputy News Editor, Joseph Jibueze, explained everything of the newspaper’s operational processes, from gathering stories to printing them.
Adam Ibrahim, The Nation Newspaper’s Website Officer, shared insights concerning the way the website is run and news is sourced for a news outlet of this size.
Ekaete Bassey, a business reporter with years of experience in the online section of the media house, shared the intricacies of how the online section operates. She guided the NAGFiJ members through key facilities such as the TV Studio, library, printing press, online department, Sporting Life (a sports newspaper publication under The Nation Newspaper), and Gbélégbọ (the Yoruba version of The Nation Newspaper).
Health Reporter Mrs. Chinyere Okoroafo also shared her experience and knowledge regarding the operations of online social media and strategies for improvement.
As a token of appreciation, the NAGFiJ team which also includes Foluke Adebola, Damilare Daniel and Ajibare Abioye presented a framed symbol representing the relationship between The Nation Newspaper and NAGFiJ.
The Nation Newspaper, boasting numerous awards, including Newspaper of the Year 2023 and Editor of the Year 2023, has received recognition both locally and internationally.
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