Media, Journalism and Human Capacity Development in Nigeria with Ejiro Umukoro “Lady E”

In order for democracy to thrive, there needs to be good journalism. Journalism helps separate fact from fiction, inform the public and make sure that we live in a society that is well-informed. Journalists hold those in power accountable and they are a check on an unchecked government

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With the current political and social situation in Nigeria, the lack of Human Capacity Development, and suffering among the people, good, functioning journalism and media creation are paramount to better inform the citizens.

Democracy is a system of government where people participate in the law-making process. In the end, the democratic process is about bridging differences, thanks to good journalism and information media.

This is impossible without a solid base of information and analysis. Our democracy needs well-informed citizens making decisions about what’s best for all of us.

To help us make sense of these in Obehi podcast today is Ejiro Umukoro “Lady E” who is joining us from Nigeria via skype.

Some Key Points In This Episode

• How simple is your job as an investigative journalist in Nigeria?
• What makes good journalism?
• The role of civic intelligence and civil engagement in Nigeria.

The Full Interview with Ejiro Umukoro

About The Guest: Ejiro Umukoro

Lady Ejiro Umukoro is a multi-award-winning broadcaster, investigative journalist, critically reviewed author, policy advocate, and political, civic intelligence, and gender rights activist, Spokesperson, and media executive with vast experience across the Media value chain ecosystem who helps create Start Up Radio Stations or help Revamp them as an Executive Consultant.

She has been a pioneer voice, manager, and content creator for a number of radio stations in Nigeria starting from her bushy tail days in Voice of Nigeria in the North-East Zone to Radio Nigeria and other commercial radio and TV stations across Nigeria: CTL TV, NTA, Rhythm 93.7, HOT FM, Trend FM, and now General Manager and Head of Station Mega 89.1 FM, Warri where she was involved in pioneering its broadcast installation oversight and setting up of the station from scratch.

Her work as an Investigative Journalist is internationally recognized by the Pulitzer Centre, Wisconsin University Africa at Noon, The Guardian, Premium Times, etc., and she has been interviewed by The Pulitzer Centre, BBC London, Channels TV, Arise News, Daily Trust, and more.

She’s most notable as a talent discoverer, Mentor, and Trainer discover entertainment Entrepreneurs such as Timi Dakolo, Mark Angel Comedy (Emmanuella), Leriq Burna Boy’s Producer, and other up-and-coming and mid-level broadcasters and journalists.

You can reach Lady Ejiro Umukoro on her company website Lightraymedia.org

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