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Chevron Nigeria Limited reaffirms its commitment to strengthening journalists’ capacity in the Niger Delta, focusing on accurate reporting in the energy in Read More: https://punchng.com/chevron-reaffirms-commitment-to-training-journalists/

Chevron reaffirms commitment to training journalists

Chevron Nigeria Limited has reaffirmed its dedication to enhancing the skills of journalists in the Niger Delta region. During a media capacity-building workshop held in Asaba, the company emphasized the importance of journalists having the necessary expertise to accurately report on the complexities of the energy industry. Victor Anyaegbudike, Chevron’s Manager of Communications, highlighted the media's vital role in promoting transparency and informed public discourse in the oil and gas sector.

Chevron, in addition to its business operations, is committed to fostering sustainable community development and investing in Nigerian Content, employment, local contracting, and supplier development. The company generates annual expenditures of more than $1 billion for its Nigerian suppliers. Chevron's professional development initiatives for media practitioners include an Advanced Writing and Reporting Skills program, which has benefited over 120 journalists since its establishment in 2014.

The workshop, organized in partnership with the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Delta State Council, was seen as a timely intervention to deepen journalists' understanding of the oil and gas sector.

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