The Kano state chapter of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), Kano Online Media Chapel (KOMC) and the state chapter of Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) have commended a one-day training workshop organised to enhance journalists’ skills in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and content creation.
The Independent Mirror reports that the Chairman of the chapel Comrade Abubakar Abdulkadir Dangambo made the remark at the end of the training, urging members to apply the knowledge they acquired in their work.
Dangambo also commended Prof Gwarzo for his humanitarian activities across all sector within and outside Nigeria, noting that, the chapel is proud to associate with him.
The workshop was organised in Kano for members of the chapel and that of NAWOJ to celebrate the 48th birthday of founder of Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria (MAAUN) Professor Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo and was held at American Corner of the Murtala Muhammad Library in Kano.
The conference, titled “The Role of Artificial Intelligence and Content Creation: Impact in the Year 2026”, facilitated by Musa Abdullahi Sufi, and attended by journalists, content creators and members of both organizations have contributed positively in guiding journalists on the latest technology and innovation used in their area of work.
On her part, the Chairperson of NAWOJ Kano State Chapter Bahijja Malam Kabara, and the Chairman said the training came at a time when AI technology is increasingly impacting journalism and media.
According to the leaders of the two unions, the conference helped to increase understanding of how AI can be used in a systematic and ethical manner, while improving the creativity and credibility of news in this era of technological change.
They urged the participants to use the knowledge they gained in improving their skills and adhere to the principles of journalism, especially as they face new challenges in the media landscape in the future.
The duo also commended Professor Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo for using his birthday celebration to support in training the Journalists who will go a long way in the development of journalism in Kano state, northern Nigeria and the country by extension
