MEDIA COVERAGE OF CLIMATE CHANGE IN NIGERIA: Skills, Stories, and Steps Forward

In early February 2026, journalists and content creators from Kano, Kaduna, and Jigawa states convened in Kano for a specialized workshop focused on climate reporting. The program aimed to enhance their capacity to cover environmental issues, climate change, and sustainable development with greater accuracy and ethical responsibility.

The two-day training, organised by Goldapples Media Associates, the Climate Africa Media Initiative and Centre (CAMIC), and African Newspage under the UK-FCDO’s Partnership for Agile Governance and Climate Engagement (PACE) Programme, was facilitated by Aliu Akoshile, Executive Director of CAMIC. He described the sessions as highly interactive and impactful, emphasizing the practical skills participants gained.

Helen Osijo, Project Manager for the initiative, encouraged participants to apply the techniques learned in their future reporting. Facilitator Adam Alkali highlighted the importance of translating complex climate issues into clear, actionable stories for communities.

Participants noted that the workshop reshaped their perspective on climate reporting — moving from viewing climate change solely as a governmental issue to understanding the need for inclusive, solution-oriented storytelling that highlights vulnerable groups, including children and persons with disabilities.

This initiative reflects a strengthening commitment among Nigerian media to cover climate change responsibly. As journalists improve their reporting skills, the public gains better insight into how climate change impacts health, agriculture, livelihoods, and local development, fostering informed discussions and encouraging meaningful policy action.