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Katsina Equips Media Aides with AI, Strategic Communication Skills

From ThisDay · (13m ago) English

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TLDR

  • The Katsina State Government organized a one-day training workshop for media aides and communication officers.
  • The workshop focused on enhancing skills in social media management and the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for strategic communication.
  • This initiative aims to improve professionalism and equip media handlers with modern communication skills aligned with global digital trends.

In Katsina, our government understands that effective communication is paramount in today's digital age. Governor Dikko Umaru Radda's administration has taken a proactive step by organizing this vital training workshop for our media aides and communication officers.

We live in a world driven by communication, and Artificial Intelligence has become an indispensable global tool in strategic communication.

โ€” Maiwada DammallamDirector-General of Media, explaining the necessity of the AI and social media training.

The Directorate of Media and Communication has rightly focused on equipping these professionals with the latest tools, including social media management and Artificial Intelligence (AI). This isn't just about staying current; it's about ensuring our government's policies are implemented effectively and communicated with clarity and impact to the public.

You cannot effectively carry out your responsibilities unless you possess adequate knowledge of the tools required to perform your duties as social media influencers and image makers.

โ€” Maiwada DammallamDirector-General of Media, emphasizing the importance of mastering new communication tools.

As highlighted by the Director-General of Media, Maiwada Dammallam, social media platforms offer faster and more effective public engagement than traditional media. AI, he rightly points out, is an indispensable global tool in strategic communication. Our media handlers must master these tools to perform their duties as social media influencers and image makers effectively.

It is the recognition of the importance of social media and the global trend in adopting artificial intelligence that prompted this initiative under the visionary leadership of Governor Radda.

โ€” Maiwada DammallamDirector-General of Media, linking the initiative to Governor Radda's forward-thinking approach.

This initiative, spearheaded by the visionary leadership of Governor Radda, reflects a commitment to modern communication strategies. It's crucial for our government's image and for informing and educating the public with skills, fairness, and responsibility. We are investing in our people to ensure our message resonates both locally and globally.

You and I know that you are all engaged here to improve the image of the governor and the government. In doing that, you must properly inform and educate the public with skills, fairness and responsibility.

โ€” Shuaibu MungadiChairman of Optimal Image Media Limited, advising participants on their role and responsibilities.
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