A non-profit media foundation, Platform Times Investigative Journalism Foundation, PTIJF, said it intends to train not less than 2,000 journalists on climate change and gender reporting among other aspects of journalism in its first year of operation.
The Acting Director of the Foundation, Sodiq Ojuroungbe, in
a statement, said the foundation is established to train, mentor and assist new
generation journalists in developing the society through the media
Ojuroungbe said: “To advance its vision of advocating
community development, exposing social ills and corruption, and upholding
public accountability, the management launches The Platform Times Investigative
Journalism Foundation, PTIJF.
“The foundation will provide training for young journalists
and breed a new crop of politically- aware, socially-conscious, and
solution-seeking leaders bearing in mind that the young generation represents
the future of journalism practice and democratic leadership.
“The Platform Times Investigative Journalism Foundation, PTIJF
will focus its scope of operation on the following areas: Fact-checking and
investigative reporting, climate and gender reporting, solution journalism and
Free press advocacy. Its operations will be based on credible data gathering,
and human interests, in line with best global practices. It will uphold the
principles of democracy, including public accountability, social justice,
equality, and freedom of expression.
“In providing training opportunities for young and budding
journalists, our target is to train not less than 2,000 journalists across the
country in our first year of establishment. The training will cover
Investigative and Data Journalism, Fact-Checking, Climate and Gender Reporting,
and Solution Journalism.
“The foundation will help journalists in accessing financial
support and also ensure the protection of journalists against injustice. We
will be launching a new website soon for the foundation.”
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