Seplat Energy Media Entrepreneurship Programme trains 50 journalists in Lagos, equipping them with business, tech, and digital media skills for the future

Seplat Energy Media Entrepreneurship Programme has concluded its second edition in Lagos, equipping 50 journalists with vital entrepreneurship and digital media skills to thrive in today’s rapidly changing media landscape.

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Held over two days, the programme featured hands-on workshops, expert lectures, and interactive sessions focused on business, technology, and financial intelligence.

In her opening remarks, Seplat Energy’s Director of External Affairs and Social Performance, Chioma Afe, emphasized the company’s commitment to the development of Nigerian media professionals.

“This training allows you to deepen your understanding of business principles, explore new revenue models, and leverage digital technologies to expand your reach and impact,” she said.

Targeting journalists covering the energy, judiciary, and business sectors, the training combined academic insight with practical business guidance.

Renowned economist Professor Pat Utomi led a compelling session on entrepreneurship, describing it as a force for solving societal problems.

Lagos State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotosho, spoke on the decline in media readership and urged journalists to uphold neutrality and fact-checking in their work.

Dr. Solomon Avbioroko discussed the role of self-awareness and continuous learning in entrepreneurial success, while Mrs. Uloma Okoro encouraged building businesses around individual strengths—even while acknowledging the learning curve and inevitable mistakes.

From the security front, Lagos State DSS Director Babajide Adisa highlighted the media’s role in supporting intelligence gathering and national security, underlining the need for stronger cooperation between the public and government institutions.

In financial management, Olu Onakoya emphasized discipline in spending and smart investing, urging journalists to develop a financial mindset.

Multimedia expert Nnamdi Uwaemelulam also introduced participants to digital media tools, stressing the importance of understanding audience behaviour.

This year’s Seplat Energy Media Entrepreneurship Programme not only imparted knowledge but also offered practical tools for journalists to build entrepreneurial ventures without leaving their core profession.

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Participants expressed enthusiasm for the hands-on approach and the opportunity to gain perspectives from across industries.