MCDN to Hold its Maiden Media Conference 31st October

By Daniel Kelechi

The Media Career Development Network (MCDN) has announced that it will hold its maiden media career conference on Thursday, 31st October 2024, at the Biodun Shobanjo Multimedia Centre of Excellence, Department of Mass Communication, University of Lagos (UNILAG).

According to the organisation’s Programme Manager, Mr Dayo Emmanuel, the conference is in furtherance of the organisation’s commitment to promoting excellence in media practice and enhancing the career of Journalists and other media professionals in the country.

Themed “Maximising Emerging Media Career Opportunities”, the conference will commence at 10 am and will have participants join virtually.

Keynote speakers such as Nigeria Editor of Africa Check, David Ajikobi who will speak on the Present and Future of Media Work and Career with the founder/Director of Journalism Clinic, Mr. Taiwo Obe, Broadcaster, Funke Treasure, and Chief of Staff, Big Cabal Media, Anita Eboigbe as Discussants, will be present at the event.

Other speakers include former Chief Correspondent of The Punch and Chief Executive 1st Royal Character Values Limited (RCV) Bosede Olusola-Obasa, who will speak on the Career Development/Mapping/Planning Matrix. Development Journalist, Kofoworola Belo Osagie will also speak on Transferable Media Skills. Media and Development Communication Specialist, Adebisi Adetunji will as well speak on Maximising Multimedia skills.

The conference will also feature the MCDN’s Media Mentorship Service, Media Career Check-Up, Career Chat Sessions on Journalism/Online Publishing, Broadcasting/Digital Media, and Corporate/Development Communications, and exhibition of publications and resources by non-governmental media organisations and other organisations.

Supported by the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ), the conference is open to journalists, broadcasters, other media professionals, and communication students.

Awards will also be presented to individuals and corporate organisations with outstanding records in supporting the organization.