Building Integrity in African Media: MIIA October Training Set to Inspire Lagos – Nigeria:

The Media Integrity Initiative Africa (MIIA) has announced the schedule and faculty for its third
quarterly free online training programme, set to hold on Saturday 11th and Saturday 18th
October 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (WAT) via Google Meet.
The training, which has consistently attracted professionals from across the continent, will
feature four rich modules delivered by respected industry experts.
Programme Outline:
Day 1 – Saturday, 11 October 2025
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Understanding & Reporting the Economy & Finance
Facilitator: Marcel Okeke – former Chief Economist at Zenith Bank Plc; Editor of the defunct
Business Concord; ex-Business Editor at The Punch; now CEO of Mascot Consult &
Communication Ltd.
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Public Relations and Organisational Competitiveness
Facilitator: Johnson Onime – former Executive Director (Corporate & Public Affairs) at Daar
Communications PLC; currently Principal Consultant at Intense Concepts & Associates Ltd.
Day 2 – Saturday, 18 October 2025
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Understanding Media Relations
Facilitator: Dr. Monday Ashibogwu – ex-General Manager (Digital Editions) at Leadership
Newspapers; CEO/Editor-in-Chief of Quick News Africa; currently Group Managing Director at
Billsbox Services.
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
From Conception to Birth: The Full Cycle of Investigative Stories
Facilitator: Fisayo Soyombo – multiple award-winning investigative journalist and Founder of the
Foundation for Investigative Journalism.
Registration:
Participation is entirely free, but registration is required. Interested persons can reserve their
seats via: https://forms.gle/rD4edS7a66PzunJp6.
Past attendees have testified to the transformative impact of the MIIA training:
“My special appreciation goes to the organisers of this training. From the very first lecture to the
last, I gained immense value. I’m happy to have been a part of this! Thank you!”
– Success Nwabuogor
“It’s rewarding, thank you and thank God for your sacrificial giving…”
 – Gregory Olisedumbili Chiadika
“Special thanks to our facilitators for sharing their expertise and experiences. I’m looking forward
to applying the lessons learned and becoming a better professional.”
 – Marvel Atoro-Tywo
“Despite a few moments of unstable network connectivity, I found the sessions… particularly
enriching.”
 – Abdulateef Ahmed (Research Lead, News Central TV)
“Thank you for putting together these lectures and well-bred facilitators. Thank you for this
wonderful opportunity.”
 – Timothy Chika Paul
“I truly appreciate the time and effort that went into making it impactful.”
 – Ademola Stephen Aderele
About MIIA
MIIA is a training initiative committed to raising a new generation of ethical, innovative and
impact-driven African media professionals. Since its inception, the initiative has provided
journalists, editors, PR practitioners and broadcasters with practical skills and values essential
for excellence in the media landscape.
For inquiries or collaboration, please contact:
Femi Akintunde-Johnson
(Coordinator)
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