Impact House Unveils Daylight Reporter’s Journalist, others as Fellows on change reporting
By Najib Sani, Gombe
ImpactHouse Centre for Development Communication (ImpactHouse), publishers of Development Diaries, and the System Strategy and Policy Lab (SSPL) have announced the selection of Daylight Reporters Journalist Najib Sani and 26 others as fellows for the ‘Change Reporting 2.0 Media Fellowship on Gender Responsive Education Sector Planning (GRESP)’ in Nigeria.
Change Reporting is an ImpactHouse initiative aimed at holding government, including public officials and institutions, accountable on gender responsive education planning for the development of the society.
According to Impact House, the first of such training held in 2014 adding that this year’s fellowship on GRESP was designed to equip fellows with the advocacy skills to significantly amplify the importance of gender equality within education systems across states and demand action from concerned authorities.
The Change Reporting 2.0 fellows – selected were from Adamawa, Akwa Ibom, Bauchi, Borno, Gombe, Kaduna, Kano, Oyo, and Sokoto.
“The programme would integrate development project analytic skills, which create measurable impact and issue-based reports, and traditional journalism skills and ethics, which create compelling and credible stories.
“It would also offer a structured framework for fellows to deepen their knowledge about education policies and practices that are sensitive to gender issues, particularly explaining girls’ education outcomes and access to education.
“To enhance access, transition, completion, quality of education, and equity, education systems must be designed to be gender-responsive’, the Founder and Executive Director of SSPL, Dr Murtala Adogi Mohammed.”, said in a statement.
On his part, the Executive Director of ImpactHouse, John Andah, said, ‘After a rigorous selection process, we are incredibly proud to welcome this group of journalists to the Change Reporting 2.0 Media Fellowship on GRESP judging by their expertise and interest in covering education issues.
“Their dedication to uncovering and telling important stories about education is truly inspiring, and along with our partners, SSPL, we look forward to supporting them in their efforts to trigger positive change in basic and senior secondary education in Nigeria, especially with respect to ensuring an inclusive and equitable educational environment.”, he stated.
DAYLIGHT REPORTERS reports that the fellowship training will commence on Monday, 24 June, 2024, with a two-day capacity-building programme in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital.
