House Press Corps, Media Teams Hold Retreat on Digital Governance
The House of Representatives Press Corps and parliamentary media teams Monday held a one day capacity building retreat on digital governance and legislative reporting, organised by the House Committee on Media and Public Affairs with support from Paradigm Initiative.
Speaking at the event in Abuja, Chairman of the Committee and House Spokesman, Rep. Akintunde Rotimi Jr. (Ekiti North I), said the retreat was timely as the National Assembly increasingly considers legislation on data protection, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, online safety and digital rights.
He noted that journalists and parliamentary media professionals play a critical role in shaping public understanding of Parliament and strengthening confidence in democratic institutions.
According to him, the programme reflects the committee’s commitment to professionalism, ethics and effective public communication in line with the vision of the Tenth Assembly as The People’s House.
“Our values are transparency, engagement and accessibility, ensuring that legislative processes are accurately reported, collaboratively communicated and clearly understood by citizens,” Rotimi said.
He commended Paradigm Initiative for providing technical support and urged participants to actively engage in the sessions designed to improve insight and practical reporting skills on digital governance issues.
In his remarks, Chairman of the House of Representatives Press Corps, Mr. Gboyega Onadiran, described the retreat as timely, noting that legislative communication now operates within a fast-evolving digital ecosystem.
He said the responsibility of the Press Corps goes beyond reporting proceedings to making parliamentary work credible and relevant to Nigerians.
Onadiran commended the House Committee on Media and Public Affairs for sustaining regular capacity building engagements and appreciated Paradigm Initiative for its collaboration.
The retreat is part of ongoing efforts by the House to strengthen legislative communication, media professionalism and democratic accountability.
