The Imo State chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), has concluded arrangements to train sports journalists on capacity-building on Artificial Intelligence AI.
The training which holds on Tuesday next week in Owerri will feature effective training of journalists on AI without losing professional standards, as the sports writers.
In a statement issued in Owerri on Friday by the SWAN secretary, Tunde Liadi, he pointed out that the trains with the theme, ‘Ethics & Professionalism in the Generative AI Era,’ will take place at OtownGist Media and Creative Hub, Owerri.
He said that the resource person for the workshop will be Chinedu Hardy Nwadike, Founder of OtownGist Media and Creative Hub.
He added that the programme will equip participants with practical knowledge on using AI tools for faster and more efficient sports reporting cum covering match reports, interview transcription, content creation, and digital distribution.
Beyond tools, according to him, the training will strongly emphasise accuracy, originality, and credibility, guiding journalists on responsible AI use, fact verification, and maintaining editorial integrity in a rapidly evolving media space.
He said, “Live demonstrations will also show how AI fits into real-time newsroom operations.”
