Citibank promotes financial journalism in Nigeria

By Amaka Ifeakandu
Lagos

In its continuation  of  support for  professional journalism practice in Nigeria, Citibank Nigeria Limited said that the  Citi Financial Journalists Training was part of the bank’s commitment towards capacity building among various stakeholders in the Nigerian economic space.  The bank’s 2014 annual financial journalists training covered topics on financial markets as well as macroeconomics.  The program drew twenty-three journalists from major print and electronic media houses.
The seminar was facilitated by Citibank Nigeria’s Chief Operating Officer, Mr. Akin Dawodu,  Country Treasurer, Mr. Bayo Adeyemo,  Managing Director of SDI/Ruyi Communications, Mr. Soni Irabor and Managing Director of Team building Nigeria, Mr. Yinka Olugbodi.
The training provided an in-depth analysis of the financial markets and highlighted how economic trends and indicators should be interpreted. The forum also provided an excellent opportunity for interactive discussions between key media operators in the local market. Some topics covered during  the course of the event included understanding and interpreting economic reports, fixed income market & trading, writing business news for institutional investors and understanding key risks.
According to  Dawodu, the training for Journalist  speaks to one of Citi’s core strengths in the market.
“Over the last 30 years, we have been at the forefront of providing financial markets training to industry colleagues, including our competitors, as well as regulators such as the Central Bank of Nigeria. This seminar is a natural progression to ensure that journalists who cover the financial sector have the core competence and knowledge base to appropriately report issues affecting our industry.
As Citi celebrate 30 years of service to Nigeria, we remain committed to enabling progress through capacity building initiatives such as this.”
Making his presentation,  on financial reporting in journalism, Irobor  spoke extensively on the importance of ethics. Olugbodi  administered several brainteasers which served to stimulate the minds of the delegates in relation to the topics taught.
Also present at the occasion was the National Chairman of the Finance Correspondent’s Association of Nigeria, Mr. Babajide Komolafe.  While presenting certificate/plaque  and closing remark b  Adeyemo  reiterated Citi’s continued support towards capacity building initiatives in Nigeria and across the world.