For Precious Akutamadu, a correspondent with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Port Harcourt, attending a leadership training in 2022 proved to be a significant life-changer for her who shortly became the Editor of the outlet afterward.

The training, an offshoot of Step-Up for Women in Journalism Initiative (SUWJI), provided her with the opportunity to enhance her leadership skills, leading to remarkable growth and advancement in her career.




The initiative is a not-for-profit organization committed to facilitating a comprehensive understanding of various strategies and techniques for effective leadership for women in the media ecosystem, thus equipping her with the necessary tools to excel in her new role.

Leveraging on the knowledge she gained, Akutamadu was able to improve her communication styles and become more effective in delivering her messages to her colleagues at work. The result was an overall efficiency which accelerated her influence within the newsroom.

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