Chevron, NUJ Delta Partners To Train 55 Journalists On Oil & Gas Reporting
By Matthias Ogbagah & Bassey Magdalene (IT Student)
ASABA – DETERMINED to enhance professional skills and ethical standards in Oil and Gas journalism, Chevron Nigeria Limited, in partnership with the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Delta State Council, is set to organise a one-day workshop workshop train 55 journalists in Delta State aimed at strengthening professional capacity in oil and gas reporting.
In a press statement by the Delta State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), the workshop, scheduled for Monday, August 24, 2026, will be held at the NUJ Press Centre, Maryam Babangida Way, Asaba, beginning at 11:00 a.m with the theme, “Enhancing Professional Skills and Ethical Standards in Oil and Gas Journalism”.
According to the statement, the training is designed to deepen journalists’ understanding of the oil and gas industry while promoting accuracy, balance, ethical standards and responsible reporting.
Chairman of the NUJ Delta State Council, Comrade Churchill Oyowe, described the workshop as timely, particularly given the strategic importance of the oil and gas industry to Nigeria’s economy and the need for journalists covering the sector to possess the requisite knowledge and professional skills. History
Oyowe said the training would provide journalists with an opportunity to better understand the complexities of the industry and improve the quality of their reportage.
“This workshop is a timely and strategic intervention to deepen our understanding of the oil and gas industry and strengthen our capacity as journalists. It is important that those reporting such a critical sector have the knowledge and professional competence to provide the public with accurate, balanced and responsible information,” he said. Maps
The NUJ chairman commended Chevron Nigeria Limited for supporting professional development and capacity building among journalists, describing the partnership as a significant contribution to the advancement of journalism practice in Delta State.
He urged the nominated journalists across the state to take full advantage of the workshop to broaden their knowledge, sharpen their reporting skills and build stronger professional relationships with stakeholders in the oil and gas sector.
According to him, effective reporting of the sector requires more than the ability to gather and disseminate information, stressing that journalists must understand the technical, economic, environmental and community dimensions of oil and gas operations.
Oyowe reaffirmed the commitment of the NUJ Delta State Council to the continuous professional development of its members, noting that capacity building was essential to strengthening journalism and ensuring that the media continued to effectively perform its watchdog and public enlightenment roles.
The workshop is expected to feature training sessions and interactive engagements focusing on key aspects of oil and gas reporting, with emphasis on professional competence, ethical journalism, accuracy, balanced reporting and responsible coverage of the industry.
The council expressed appreciation to Chevron Nigeria Limited for its partnership and support towards strengthening journalists’ capacity and promoting professional and ethical journalism in Delta State.
