Premium Times editor, others selected for MTN Media Innovation Programme

Jayne Augoye, an editor at Premium Times overseeing the Arts, Entertainment, and Culture desk, has been chosen for the fifth cohort of the MTN Media Innovation Programme (MIP). The telecommunications company announced on Saturday that 25 journalists and digital content creators were selected for the prestigious media innovation fellowship.

The six-month program, which commenced on May 18, is a collaboration between MTN and the School of Media and Communication at Pan-Atlantic University. It focuses on training participants in key areas such as media innovation, digital transformation, strategic communication, storytelling, and leadership. The curriculum includes a one-week study visit to South Africa.

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This programme is an adventure in learning, one that challenges participants to reconsider assumptions, revise opinions, rethink ideas, and ultimately grow both professionally and personally.

At the opening session, Tobe Okigbo, MTN's Chief Corporate Services and Sustainability Officer, emphasized that the initiative aligns with the company's commitment to innovation, partnership, and continuous learning. He described the program as "an adventure in learning, one that challenges participants to reconsider assumptions, revise opinions, rethink ideas, and ultimately grow both professionally and personally."

Ikechukwu Obiaya, Dean of the School of Media and Communication, added that the fellowship is designed to empower participants to make significant contributions to the media industry and society. He highlighted the program's emphasis on values like truth, honesty, ethics, and responsibility, expressing hope that fellows will emerge better prepared to shape the future of media.

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We place strong emphasis on values such as truth, honesty, ethics, and responsibility to society. We hope that every fellow leaves this programme better prepared to contribute significantly to the future of media.