Yola, Nigeria | 27 August 2025 — The effects of climate change continue to threaten the livelihoods of millions of Nigerians. Climate changes negatively impact agricultural productivity for both poor and non-poor households, but the effects are more pronounced among poorer households, according to a heterogenous effects analysis on household’s initial endowments (IFPRI, 2023).
Recognising the critical role the media plays in shaping public understanding, Propcom+ convened journalists from leading national and regional media outlets — including Channels TV, Arise News, TVC, NTA International, Vanguard, News Agency of Nigeria, The Punch, Abuja Inquirer, Leadership, GOTEL, AgroNigeria, African News Page, Radio Nigeria, NAS FM, NUJ and NAWOJ — for a three-day capacity-building workshop on Climate-smart Agriculture (CSA) reporting.
Group of Journalists at the CSA Reporting Training
Strengthening Media for Climate Action
For decades, citizens have relied on the media as their source of relevant information. But the digital and social media platforms have changed the narrative. In an era where disinformation spreads rapidly, trusted voices are needed more than ever. With CSA still an emerging field in Nigeria, accurate reporting is essential to help farmers and other stakeholders alike understand its value in boosting productivity, improving incomes, ensuring food security, and building resilience to climate change.
According to Olumide Ojo (PhD), Strategy Director, Propcom+, “This training demonstrates our commitment to sharing relevant and timely information on climate-smart agriculture”.
Training Highlights
The workshop featured presentations from Dr. Adiya Ode (Country Representative & Political Director, Propcom+), Dr. Olumide Ojo (Strategy Director), and other technical leads. Sessions were coordinated by media consultant Adam Alqali, who facilitated interactive exercises, role plays, and group discussions.
Journalists also deepened their knowledge of Propcom+’s work in agricultural transformation and learned practical techniques in human-angle storytelling to bring climate-smart agriculture issues closer to citizens.
A Platform for Behaviour Change
Participants expressed commitment to using their platforms to amplify climate-smart practices and environmental preservation.
One participant shared: “This is a rare opportunity. As Assistant Secretary of NAWOJ, I’ll step down this training within my organisation to strengthen awareness.”
The training closed with a shared vision: by equipping journalists, Propcom+ is creating advocates who can inspire behavioural change among farmers and communities, leading to improved livelihoods and a more sustainable future.
