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February 01, 2026 – Nigeria –
Journalists in Adamawa State have been equipped with specialized skills to enhance their coverage of police reform and accountability issues following a targeted capacity-building workshop. The one-day training initiative, led by the Rule of Law and Empowerment Initiative (Partners West Africa Nigeria) with support from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), brought together more than 50 media practitioners in Yola to focus on advancing ethical, impactful, and gender-sensitive reporting on law enforcement reforms.
The workshop, held under the theme “Enhancing Public Trust and Gender-Responsive Policing in Nigeria Through the Effective Implementation of the Police Act and Regulations,” aimed to deepen journalists’ understanding of the Police Act 2020 and related accountability mechanisms. Speakers highlighted the role of accurate and solutions-oriented journalism in fostering transparency within the Nigeria Police Force and boosting public confidence in security institutions.
Participants were introduced to principles of human-centred policing, evidence-based reporting, and ethical newsroom practices that prioritise fairness and gender responsiveness. Aro Leonardo, a media consultant and facilitator, emphasised the importance of reporting grounded in verified information rather than speculation, urging journalists to adopt rigorous fact-checking and data-driven approaches when covering police conduct and reform progress.
Another facilitator, Folusho Ogar, encouraged journalists to humanise their reports by recognising the challenges faced by police personnel while still holding them accountable for misconduct. This dual focus, she said, would contribute to balanced narratives that reflect the complexities of policing in Nigerian society.
The Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) – Adamawa State Council, Abdullahi Ibrahim, praised the organisers for addressing critical gaps in media capacity and underlined the training’s relevance in improving professional standards. Journalists who attended expressed appreciation for the knowledge gained and pledged to incorporate the insights into their reporting practices to strengthen public discourse on law enforcement reforms.
Organisers described the workshop as part of broader efforts to involve the media as constructive partners in advancing police reform, accountability, and public trust, recognising that responsible journalism is a vital component of democratic governance and social progress in Nigeria.
Reference –
Partners West Africa Equips Adamawa Journalists To Strengthen Police Accountability Reporting
PWAN Trains Journalists On Police Reform Reporting, Accountability
