The Media Integrity Initiative Africa (MIIA) has been launched with a mission to promote ethical journalism and elevate professionalism across the African media landscape. This groundbreaking non-governmental organization (NGO) brings together 20 seasoned media experts to provide free training and mentorship to journalists across the continent.
MIIA offers an array of services, including online training, mentorship, and leadership development, all aimed at equipping media practitioners with the essential skills needed for responsible, impactful, and ethical journalism.
In a statement released on Wednesday, MIIA Coordinator, Femi Akintunde-Johnson, explained the organization’s core philosophy: “At the heart of MIIA’s mission is the principle of ‘training the trainers and the trainable’—ensuring that journalists not only excel individually but also serve as role models and influencers within the industry.”
MIIA has gathered a distinguished team of facilitators, including renowned editors, broadcasters, media executives, and journalism scholars, to guide the training sessions. The lineup of experts includes: Lanre Ìdòwú, Richard Akinnola, Ohi Alegbe, Tony Onyima, Tokunbo Ojekunle, Adeboye Ola, Azu Ishiekwene, Seun Olagunju, Marcel Okeke, Lekan Otufodunrin, Yakubu Lawal, Fisayo Soyombo, Michael Effiong, Deji Balogun, Yinka Shokunbi, Monday Ashibogwu, Olumide Iyanda, Johnson Onime, Lanre Arogundade, and Alex Ogundadegbe.
All training sessions will be held virtually, making them accessible to aspiring and current media professionals from across Africa. Participation in the program is entirely free, with no financial, political, or ideological barriers. However, enrollees must be Africans engaged in, or aspiring to work in, media-related careers.
By removing traditional barriers to access and providing high-quality mentorship, MIIA seeks to empower a new generation of African journalists to uphold the highest standards of integrity and professionalism in their work.
