More than 150 journalists, communication professionals and academics took part in the seventh Delta State Communication training workshop in Asaba, with participants urged to prioritise verification and credibility as Nigeria prepares for the 2027 elections.
The three day programme focused on digital communication, crisis management and the role of credible information in democratic governance.
Participants were drawn from print, broadcast, online media and academia.
Delta State Communication Coordinator Latimore Oghenesivbe said the workshop was intended to strengthen professional capacity and help media practitioners respond responsibly to a rapidly changing information environment.
He thanked the state government for sustaining support for the annual programme.
The workshop examined how misinformation, disinformation, crisis narratives and digital communication could influence governance and public trust.
Resource persons also discussed leadership communication and professional standards.
Oghenesivbe said more than 160 people attended on the first day, while 132 participants completed the programme and received certificates.
Chief trainer Presley Obukoadata of Delta State University said media practitioners needed to prepare for the heightened information pressures expected during the 2027 election cycle.
He said journalists should move beyond simply breaking news and ensure claims were verified before publication.
The workshop also addressed malinformation, fake news and misrepresentation of facts.
Organisers said the overall objective was to improve the quality of public communication and reduce the risk that inaccurate information could contribute to political tension or crisis.
The programme ended with certificates presented to participants and trainers.
