NUJ FCT, AdobeExpress Partner to Train 100 Journalists on Digital Storytelling Skills in Abuja

By Iyojo Ameh

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council, in collaboration with Adobe and Lifestyle Hues, has trained 100 journalists on digital storytelling as part of efforts to strengthen media capacity and improve modern newsroom practices.

The training, held in Abuja, focused on the use of Adobe Express and other digital tools to enhance storytelling, multimedia production, and content creation for online platforms.

Chairman of the NUJ FCT Council, Grace Ike, said the initiative reflects the union’s commitment to equipping journalists with relevant digital skills needed in today’s fast-evolving media environment.

She noted that journalism has moved beyond traditional reporting, stressing that visual design, multimedia editing, and digital presentation are now essential components of modern storytelling.

“The ability to design compelling visuals, edit multimedia content, and present stories in engaging formats is now a core part of our profession. We are taking steps to ensure our members remain competitive, relevant, and impactful,” Ike said.

Training facilitator, Ayodotun Akinfenwa, described the workshop as part of broader efforts to empower journalists with practical tools that enhance productivity and improve audience engagement across digital platforms.

She said journalists, content creators, and media professionals must embrace digital technologies to remain relevant in an increasingly competitive information ecosystem driven by social media and artificial intelligence.

According to her, visibility in the digital space has become critical for journalists, adding that effective use of tools like Adobe Express allows reporters to produce faster, more engaging, and visually appealing content.

“If you are not showing up online, it is almost as if you are not doing anything,” she said, emphasizing the importance of digital presence in modern journalism.

Participants at the workshop described the training as timely, noting that journalists can no longer rely solely on traditional reporting methods such as pen-and-paper journalism.

They called for more frequent capacity-building programmes to ensure continuous professional development in digital communication, multimedia storytelling, and emerging newsroom technologies.

The NUJ FCT Council said the initiative is part of a broader strategy to improve digital literacy among journalists in Nigeria and strengthen the capacity of media professionals to adapt to evolving communication trends.