Skyline University Students Receive Firsthand Media Training at PRNigeria by Umar Farouk Bala and Firdausi Abubakar
Senior editors at the PRNigeria Centre in Abuja have mentored a group of Mass Communication students from Skyline University Nigeria, offering them practical insights and professional guidance on navigating Nigeria’s evolving media landscape.
The interactive session was held on Wednesday during an excursion by the university’s 300 and 400-level students, led by their Head of Department, Dr. Bashir Usman.
The visit aimed to bridge the gap between classroom theories and real-world media practice.
During the engagement, the Managing Editor of PRNigeria and Economic Confidential, Mr. Abdulrahman Abdulraheem, emphasized the importance of ethical journalism and the growing demand for young professionals adept in digital storytelling.
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He urged the students to leverage new media tools while upholding high professional standards.
Muhammad Dahiru Lawal, Head of Fact-Checking, Marketing, and Special Projects at Image Merchants Promotion Limited (IMPR), publishers of PRNigeria and Economic Confidential; delivered an inspiring lecture on journalism’s transformative power.
Drawing from personal experiences, he highlighted the challenges journalists often face—including fake news, threats, and pressures from powerful interests—and encouraged the students to pursue media careers with purpose and resilience.
PRNigeria‘s Assistant Editor, Zekeri Idakwo Laruba, spoke on the importance of character development in journalism.
He stressed that technical proficiency must be complemented by integrity, patience, and discipline—the core pillars of a successful media career.
The students were also introduced to newsroom operations, fact-checking procedures, and crisis communication strategies.
A brief tour of the Centre’s editorial room allowed them to interact with staff, interns, and corps members, who shared their own learning experiences.
Describing the visit as both insightful and motivational, the students pledged to apply the knowledge gained as they progress in their academic and professional journeys.
