As artificial intelligence rapidly reshapes modern journalism, the OtownGist Media and Creative Hub is stepping up efforts to promote responsible digital media practices in Imo State through a new training programme for sports journalists.
In partnership with the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Imo Chapter, the media hub will host a specialised workshop focused on the ethical and professional use of generative AI tools in newsroom operations.
The training, scheduled for Tuesday, May 12, 2026, will hold at the OtownGist Media and Creative Hub in Owerri under the theme: “Ethics & Professionalism in the Generative AI Era.”
Organised by the leadership of SWAN Imo led by Cosmos Chukwuemeka, with a statement issued by the association’s secretary, Tunde Liadi, the session is designed to help journalists adapt to emerging technologies without compromising professional standards.
Founder of OtownGist Media and Creative Hub, Chinedu Hardy Nwadike, will serve as the resource person for the workshop. Participants are expected to gain practical knowledge on how AI tools can improve sports reporting, interview transcription, content creation, match reporting, and digital news distribution.
Beyond technical applications, the programme will place strong emphasis on ethical journalism, originality, accuracy, and credibility — key principles increasingly challenged by the rise of AI-generated content.
Attendees will also receive guidance on fact-checking, responsible AI integration, and maintaining editorial integrity while working in fast-paced digital newsrooms. Live demonstrations are expected to showcase how AI can support real-time newsroom productivity without replacing journalistic judgment.
The initiative forms part of OtownGist Hub’s broader commitment to advancing grassroots AI education and digital media literacy across Imo State, particularly among media professionals, young creators, and communication practitioners.
With artificial intelligence becoming more embedded in daily media operations globally, organisers say the workshop aims to ensure local journalists are not left behind, while also promoting ethical standards that preserve public trust in journalism.
