MTN Nigeria
Communications Plc and Pan-Atlantic University have announced a call for
applications for the Media Innovation Programme (MIP). This is the second
edition of the programme, launched in 2022, to support media practitioners and
promote understanding of the rapidly changing media landscape.
The six-month, fully funded certificate
fellowship includes a study visit to the University of Witwatersrand, South
Africa and an innovation hub to incubate ideas. It is open to media
practitioners across print, electronic, online platforms and social media
content creators.
Commenting on the impact of the Media
Innovation Programme, MTN Nigeria CEO Karl Toriola said, “the media is a crucial contributor to a thriving nation. Enhancing
their skill set will benefit society at large. Through the Media Innovation
Programme, we want to continue empowering media practitioners. Enabling them to
report at an elevated level combining innovation with solution-oriented media
practice to benefit their readers.”
Vice Chancellor Pan-Atlantic University,
Professor Enase Okonedo, said, “At the
Pan-Atlantic University, we provide training that will enable our students to uphold
the highest intellectual, ethical, and professional values in their
professional and everyday endeavours. The MTN Media Innovation Programme is a
melting pot of sessions and discussions promoting creative thinking,
technology-forward practices, and honesty that enable participants to continue
practising with journalistic integrity.”
Following a review of applications, 20
professionals will join the 2023 MIP cohort. The multifaceted programme will
give them a unique opportunity to explore Nigeria’s technology sector and the
nexus between media and technology. It will also equip them with the skills to
adapt to our changing realities.
By:
Kanto Okanta