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 Posted - 17 Mar 2008 : 19:04:49
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12 Journalists Receive Certificates
By Amie Sanneh
Twelve journalists, from both the print and electronic media in the country, were recently awarded certificates after successfully completing an eight-day training program. The training which ended last week was organised by Media Agenda with funding from the US and UK embassies and the Commonwealth Secretariat. The aim of the training is to equip media practitioners on human rights issues.
Speaking at the closing ceremony, the President of The Gambia Press Union and Director of Media Agenda, Madi Ceesay, said he is convinced that the training has raised the standards of the journalists. He explained that during the training, participants were exposed to so many sites; that the twelve participants can now do their work effectively.
Mr. Ceesay added that Media agenda will like participants to move to another level from where they were in terms of reporting. Mr. Ceesay noted that this type of training would fill the gap in the level of professional journalism, citing the lack of journalism school in the country.
He urged journalists to try and investigate their stories and make it to be balanced before it is published. He thanked the partners for their valuable support and also the participants for keenly participating in the two week long training program.
Also speaking at the closing ceremony, the Deputy British High Commissioner, who is also acting as the British High Commissioner, Graham Birse, called on journalists to practice accurate and responsible journalism. He expressed hope that the training will be of immense help to the participants. He also told the participants that his doors are open and that they are free to contact him anytime they need him.
The course facilitator, Alexandra, described the participants as the best group he has ever met.
The vote of thanks was delivered by Abdoulie Sey.
Source: Foroyaa Newspaper Burning Issues
Issue No. 32/2008, 17 – 18 March 2008
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