ASABA — Chevron Nigeria Limited, in partnership with the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Delta State Council, will train 55 journalists on professional and ethical reporting of the oil and gas industry.
The one-day workshop, scheduled for Monday, August 24, 2026, will hold at the NUJ Press Centre, Maryam Babangida Way, Asaba, from 11:00 a.m.
The training, themed “Enhancing Professional Skills and Ethical Standards in Oil and Gas Journalism,” is aimed at strengthening journalists’ knowledge of the oil and gas sector and equipping them with the skills required for accurate, balanced, ethical and responsible reportage.
Chairman of the NUJ Delta State Council, Comrade Churchill Oyowe, described the workshop as timely, noting that the oil and gas industry remains critical to Nigeria’s economy and requires well-informed journalists capable of reporting its activities professionally.
Oyowe said the training would expose participants to the complexities of the sector while helping them improve the quality and depth of their reports.
“This workshop is a timely and strategic intervention to deepen our understanding of the oil and gas industry and strengthen our capacity as journalists. It is important that those reporting such a critical sector have the knowledge and professional competence to provide the public with accurate, balanced and responsible information,” he said.
The NUJ chairman commended Chevron Nigeria Limited for supporting professional development and capacity building among journalists, describing the partnership as a significant contribution to the advancement of journalism practice in Delta State.
He urged the nominated journalists to make the most of the opportunity by expanding their knowledge, sharpening their reporting skills and building stronger professional relationships with stakeholders in the oil and gas industry.
According to Oyowe, effective reporting of the sector goes beyond gathering and disseminating information, stressing that journalists must also understand the technical, economic, environmental and community dimensions of oil and gas operations.
He reaffirmed the commitment of the NUJ Delta State Council to continuous professional development, noting that regular capacity building was essential to strengthening journalism and enabling the media to effectively perform its watchdog and public enlightenment roles.
The workshop is expected to feature training sessions and interactive engagements on key aspects of oil and gas reporting, with emphasis on professional competence, ethical journalism, accuracy, balanced reporting and responsible coverage.
The council expressed appreciation to Chevron Nigeria Limited for its partnership and support towards strengthening journalists’ capacity and promoting professional and ethical journalism in Delta State.
