Published January 31, 2025
By Akam Nubinu, Jalingo
The two-day Modern Parliamentary Reporting Capacity Building Workshop for journalists covering legislative proceedings has concluded at the Taraba State House of Assembly.

The workshop ended with a call for the legislature to strengthen its relationship with journalists to enhance effective legislative reporting. Participants also emphasized the need for journalists to adopt modern technology to improve their work.
Presenting his paper on The Use of Technology in Parliamentary Reporting, the Special Adviser to the Governor, Josiah Sabo Kente, highlighted the transformative role of technology in parliamentary reporting. He explained how technology has reshaped reporting mechanisms, increased transparency, and fostered citizen engagement in Nigeria.

In another presentation titled Investigative Reporting on Legislative Processes in Nigeria, Josiah Kente described investigative journalism as the watchdog of democracy. He emphasized its role in uncovering legislative corruption, tracking legislative performance, and exposing undemocratic practices. According to him, investigative reporting is a critical tool for holding Nigeria’s legislative system accountable.
Speaking on Crafting Impactful Stories on Legislative Processes, Jeji Williams, the Chief of Staff to T.Y. Danjuma’s House, advised journalists to simplify complex legal terms and concepts in their reports. He stressed that this approach makes legislative proceedings more accessible to the public.

Williams also underscored the media’s vital role in societal development. He urged journalists to be courageous and transparent in their responsibilities, particularly in holding legislators and the executive accountable—especially regarding the disbursement of constituency project funds.
Some participants, including The Newspointer, Echo-express and World View Magazine, shared their experiences and feedback on the training.
The event concluded with the issuance of certificates of attendance to participants.

The workshop, organized by the Taraba State House of Assembly in collaboration with SHA-ED Integrated, brought together stakeholders and journalists from various media organizations across the state.

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