MTN Nigeria, in collaboration with the School of Media and Communications at Pan-Atlantic University, Lagos, has selected 20 Nigerian journalists including BizWatch Nigeria‘s editor, Oputah David for the Media Innovation Programme (MIP).
The 20 selected fellows were chosen from a pool of over 2,700 candidates.
The MTN MIP aims to expose fellows and equip media professionals with the knowledge they need to revolutionize their industry. The fellows will have a better grasp of Nigeria’s technology sector and the relationship between media and technology after six months of training.
They will also be part of an exclusive network of professionals who will have access to resources and mentorship from SMC’s illustrious professors.
Tobechukwu Okigbo, Chief Corporate Services Officer, MTN Nigeria while congratulating the selected candidates said, “Congratulations to the fellows! The world is constantly changing, and media practice has been altered with advancements in technology.
“The modern media practitioner needs to remain innovative, which is the essence of the MIP. We have seen the impact of the programme among media practitioners and are motivated by the value this cohort will bring to media practice in Nigeria.”
The fully-funded program comprises a certificate fellowship as well as a study visit to the University of Witwatersrand in South Africa and the MTN Group Headquarters.
Below is the list of the selected candidates for MTN’s MIP 2
- David Michael Oputah, Managing Editor, BizWatch Nigeria Limited
- Abbas Jimoh, Assistant Editor, Media Trust Group (Daily Trust Newspapers)
- Abdulrasheed Hussain, News Editor, Premier Radio 102.7 FM, Kano
- Adediran Olufemi Adeleke, Correspondent, New Telegraph Newspaper
- Anuoluwapo Temitope Odubanjo, Founder/Content Writer
- Ayomide Oguntimehin, Chief Editor FabWoman Nigeria
- Babajide Awoyinfa, Principal Correspondent, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)
- Basit Jamiu, Human Interest and Diaspora News Editor, Legit Nigeria
- Chinedu Chidi, Editor, Special Projects, Ripples Nigeria
- Chinenye Francisca Anuforo, ICT Correspondent, The Sun Newspapers
- Efunnuga Oluwaseun Yemisi, Marketing and Content Associate, Pulse Nigeria
- Elizabeth Modupeoluwa Musa, TV Producer/Presenter, News Central Television
- Emmanuel Erhunwhunse Paul, Managing Editor, TechPoint
- Ezinne Glory Alozie, Reporter/Editor/News Producer, Darling 107.3FM
- Frank Eleanya, Head of Technology Desk, Business Day
- Okonji Emmanuel, ICT Editor, ThisDay Newspapers
- Okoye Ukamaka Perpetua, West Africa Correspondent, Deutsche Welle (DW)
- Todah Opeyemi, Senior Editor, Zikoko Citizen
- Victor Ogunyinka, Managing Editor, Online, Nigerian Tribune
- Victory Wilson Chinedum, Newscaster, TV Presenter & Producer, Silverbird Television.
