Date: February 3–4, 2026
Venue: Abuja, Nigeria
Organisers: Partnership for Agile Corporate and Climate Engagement (PACE) in partnership with UK International Development
The Partnership for Agile Corporate and Climate Engagement (PACE), in collaboration with UK International Development, organised a two-day Media Strengthening Intervention from February 3–4, 2026, to enhance journalists’ capacity for reporting on climate change, governance and accountability.
The workshop, themed “Media Strengthening Intervention to Amplify Voices, Strengthen Journalist Capacity, and Enhance Visibility,” brought together journalists from leading print, broadcast and digital media organisations across Nigeria, including Standard Times Nigeria Newspaper, Radio Nigeria, New National Star, The Nation, Leadership, Premium Times, ARISE News, AIT, Fresh FM Ibadan and Solid FM Enugu.
The training focused on strengthening participants’ knowledge of solutions journalism, climate reporting, governance accountability and strategic storytelling. Sessions highlighted the role of the media in promoting transparency, amplifying citizens’ voices and supporting sustainable development through evidence-based reporting.
Speaking during the workshop, the Media Advisory at PACE, Enene Ejembi, explained that the organisation works with the Government of Nigeria to identify governance and climate challenges and develop practical solutions that promote economic development and improved public service delivery.
She noted that journalists play a critical role in ensuring accountability by connecting government actions with citizens’ expectations, describing the media as an essential partner in governance and democratic development.
According to her, the objective of the training was to build long-term partnerships with journalists who can effectively report on governance and climate issues throughout the implementation of the PACE programme.
Participants were encouraged to adopt a solutions journalism approach by moving beyond reporting problems to highlighting practical responses, innovations and opportunities that address governance and climate challenges.
The workshop also examined the changing global development landscape, where declining international aid is increasingly being replaced by investments in trade, domestic financing and economic development. Participants were urged to frame climate and governance stories in ways that can attract investment, promote economic growth and contribute to national development.
Facilitators further emphasised the importance of increasing media coverage of climate finance, adaptation initiatives and sustainable development opportunities to improve public awareness and support informed policymaking.
Resource persons at the workshop included representatives from Gold Apples Media, African Newspage, Climate Africa Media Initiatives and Centre (CAMIC), and other communication experts who facilitated practical sessions on climate communication, governance reporting and solutions-focused journalism.
The workshop concluded with a renewed commitment by PACE to continue engaging journalists through training, mentorship and collaboration as part of its four-year programme to strengthen governance, climate action and citizen engagement in Nigeria.
Key Outcomes
* Improved journalists’ understanding of climate change and governance reporting.
* Enhanced capacity in solutions journalism and accountability reporting.
* Increased awareness of climate finance and sustainable development opportunities.
* Strengthened collaboration between PACE, media organisations and development partners.
* Reinforced the media’s role in amplifying citizens’ voices and promoting good governance.