UB: JMC STUDENTS SCHOOLED ON PEACE JOURNALISM.

Over 500 Students of the Department of Journalism and Mass communication of the University of Buea, have been educated on;

"The place of peace Journalism in crisis situation".

This was during a guest talk that was presented by, Mrs. Rosaline Akah Obah; National Coordinator, for the Cameroon Community Media Network.

The seasoned journalist challenged the student journalists to choose appropriate words and images that set out to build and not to destroy. She equally encouraged the students to be balanced in their reporting, in order not to injure another party.

This commencement talk was moderated by Kingsley L. Ngange, HOD JMC UB, who enlivened the students, especially the freshmen, to put into practice, every single bit of this presentation and it will go a long way to better their career.

This talk comes at a time when, journalists are faced with alot of challenges in reporting crisis oriented stories.

These freshmen, returning students and Journalism trainers expressed satisfaction, with the timeliness of this talk.

According to Anafor Agbor, a 300 level student,

"I was really happy to be present at the talk. This is because we were educated on the importance of practicing peace journalism and especially in crisis situations like the one we have now.

Hearing this has inspired me to also pursue a journalism carrier oriented towards peace and community building, writing reports that will help impact society in a positive manner. "

This week, students of the Department have benefited from the professional experience of two ex-students of the Department.

Earlier on was Kum Leonard, Editor in Chief of My Media Prime TV, who coached freshmen, on Maintaining Journalism Standards in the midst of Current Global Challenges.

First of its kind in this prestigious Department of ours.

By Vanessa Amboh

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