Journalists have been advised to prioritize fact-verification and adopt emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, to enhance the quality of their reporting.
The call was made by Professor Rukayya Aliyu of the Department of Mass Communication, Bayero University Kano, during a one-day workshop organized for members of the Kano Online Chapel.
According to her, journalists must ensure the credibility of their sources and maintain objectivity by upholding ethical standards in news writing and reporting.
She noted that the world has become a global village, making it necessary for media professionals to positively utilize AI tools to improve information dissemination in line with global best practices.
In his welcome address, Chairman of the Kano Online Chapel, Comrade Abubakar Abdulqadir DanGambo, said the training was designed to equip members with up-to-date skills to promote truthful and factual reporting.
He also highlighted the distinction between online media and social media, stressing the need for professionalism in digital journalism.
Also speaking, the Kano State Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, reaffirmed the government’s commitment to the continuous training and retraining of members of the chapel.
He pledged to forward a request to Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf for the provision of a bus to support the chapel’s activities.
COV/Khadijah Aliyu
