PHOTOS: IMPR Unveils Hostel for Young Communicators, Graduates Ten PRNigeria Fellows in Kano
The Image Merchant Promotion Limited (IMPR), publishers of PRNigeria and Economic Confidential, has inaugurated a new hostel facility for its Young Communication Fellowship in Kano, addressing a key logistical need for participants travelling from across the state and beyond.
The announcement was made by the Editor-in-Chief of PRNigeria, Mr. Yushau Shuaib, during the graduation ceremony of ten fellows who completed an intensive, training programme. The fellowship blends classroom instruction with hands-on field experience to bridge the gap between academic theory and practical expertise in journalism, public relations, and crisis communication.
While commending the graduates for their dedication, Shuaib explained the hostel was built to accommodate participants from distant locations. He emphasized the programme’s urgency in an era of rising misinformation.
“Beyond equipping participants with essential communication skills, this programme prepares them to respond to the challenges of information disorder while also positioning them to contribute meaningfully to society,” Shuaib stated.
He noted that beyond the annual Fellowship, PRNigeria Centres in Abuja, Kano, and Ilorin have trained young people in a wide range of skills, including videography, photography, web management, graphic design, public speaking, and more.
Read Also:
The Fellowship Coordinator, Dahiru Lawal, detailed the curriculum, which included digital journalism, fact-checking, social media management, and crisis communication strategies. Fellows also undertook field visits to media houses, academic institutions, corporate organisations for firsthand communication experience.
The graduation ceremony featured strong endorsements from industry leaders and public officials. Associate Professor Sule Ya’u Sule, Chairman of the IMPR Board, praised the initiative’s youth development focus and donated ₦250,000 to support the fellows’ corporate project.
Dr. Abdullahi Maiwada, Assistant Comptroller and spokesperson for the Nigeria Customs Service, lauded PRNigeria’s mentorship model, which he credited for shaping his own career. He urged the graduates to remain disciplined and pledged technical support for their projects.
A respected grassroot politician and former commissioner in the state, Malam Garba Yusuf and Kano Command Police Spokesperson, SP Haruna Kiyawa encouraged the graduates to use their new digital skills responsibly to create positive change in their communities
Other dignitaries at the occasion included the Sarkin Kofar Dukawuya, Alhaji Bello Maitama, Senior Special Assistant to the Kano Governor, Honourable Ramadan Yusuf and the Publisher of Solace, Abdullatif Jos.
Speaking on behalf of the fellows, Aliyu Shehu Ingawa expressed profound gratitude to PRNigeria and its partners for the invaluable training. He pledged that the cohort would justify the investment by applying their skills to solve real-world communication challenges.
The event culminated in a project pitch by fellow Hadiza Umar, who presented a proposal for a platform designed to combat information disorder and promote media literacy among young people.
Launched in 2024, the PRNigeria Young Communication Fellowship is an IMPR initiative designed to promote excellence in journalism and strategic communication by equipping young Nigerians with the skills to thrive in a dynamic media landscape.
By PRNigeria
