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There has been this talk going around for a while now about a particular anchor or on air personality on a popular TV channel in Nigeria.

The issue was first raised by a guest on one of their shows where he referred to the anchor as not being a “proper journalist” because he studied animal husbandry in college. I think the guest got it wrong.

To become a journalist, one does not necessarily have to study journalism in college, what is required to become a journalist according to google and some websites include but not limited to:
1. Writing skills
2. Interviewing skills
3. Attention to details
4. Research skills
5. Editing and proofreading skills
6. Photography skills
7. Web publishing skills.

While some establishments may require applicants to possess a degree in journalism before employing them as journalists, if applicants have these skills listed above and shows some level of experience in journalism, he is qualified for the job of a journalist.

We have renowned journalists that did not study journalism or any related course in college and are world respected journalists.

We have different people working in fields they never studied in college and are excellent at what they do, that doesn’t make them less professional than those who studied the proper courses.

Skills are what set us apart, not necessarily course of study.

In same light, if one can argue very well, read andd understand the constitution, have persuasive skills, he can wear a suit and wig and go work in the court as a lawyer.

Also, if one is good at caring for the sick and needy, pays attention to details, do not feel repelled by the sight of blood and injuries, have a good understanding of the human body - such a one can put on a white gown, pick up a stethoscope and go work in the hospital as either a doctor or a nurse. They don’t really need to go through a formal training in a law school or medical school

EhisChelsea1:
In same light, if one can argue very well, read andd understand the constitution, have persuasive skills, he can wear a suit and wig and go work in the court as a lawyer.

Also, if one is good at caring for the sick and needy, pays attention to details, do not feel repelled by the sight of blood and injuries, have a good understanding of the human body - such a one can put on a white gown, pick up a stethoscope and go work in the hospital as either a doctor or a nurse. They don’t really need to go through a formal training in a law school or medical school

Relax.

There are some professions that require licenses. Medical practitioners and attorneys need licenses.

What licenses does one need to become a
1. Banker
2. Journalist
3. Reporter
4. Photographer
5. Software developer
6. Web developer
7. Business man
8. Entrepreneur?

Sheuns:
Relax.

There are some professions that require licenses. Medical practitioners and attorneys need licenses.

What licenses does one need to become a
1. Banker
2. Journalist
3. Reporter
4. Photographer
5. Software developer
6. Web developer
7. Business man
8. Entrepreneur?

By trying to prove yourself right the more you shoot yourself on the foots, you might not study mass communication but you need to attend Nigeria institute journalism,all these above profession needs a training.all banks have there training schools

EhisChelsea1:
In same light, if one can argue very well, read andd understand the constitution, have persuasive skills, he can wear a suit and wig and go work in the court as a lawyer.

Also, if one is good at caring for the sick and needy, pays attention to details, do not feel repelled by the sight of blood and injuries, have a good understanding of the human body - such a one can put on a white gown, pick up a stethoscope and go work in the hospital as either a doctor or a nurse. They don’t really need to go through a formal training in a law school or medical school

I love your answer to someone who wants to stand things on its head because of sentiments. The Nigerian Press Council Law expects a journalist to at least have a Diploma in Journalism or Mass Communication.

hakeemhakeem:
By trying to prove yourself right the more you shoot yourself on the foots, you might not study mass communication but you need to attend Nigeria institute journalism,all these above profession needs a training.all banks have there training schools

Is journalism only practiced in Nigeria? Just do a simple research and find out that you do not need to go to school to study journalism before you can become a journalist. What you require are skill sets.

I’m talking on a broader view and not limiting the scope to Nigeria.

Mention the training schools of banks?

My wife works in one of the big 3 banks in Nigeria and she never for once mentioned them going to a “training school”.

EhisChelsea1:
In same light, if one can argue very well, read andd understand the constitution, have persuasive skills, he can wear a suit and wig and go work in the court as a lawyer.

Also, if one is good at caring for the sick and needy, pays attention to details, do not feel repelled by the sight of blood and injuries, have a good understanding of the human body - such a one can put on a white gown, pick up a stethoscope and go work in the hospital as either a doctor or a nurse. They don’t really need to go through a formal training in a law school or medical school

So true bro, even if you sound ironic.

The only limitations are the limitations set by the society one belongs to.

Vinod007:
I love your answer to someone who wants to stand things on its head because of sentiments. The Nigerian Press Council Law expects a journalist to at least have a Diploma in Journalism or Mass Communication.

Why are you narrowing the scope to just Nigeria?

Can you show the Press Council Law that states what you mentioned above? I’m pretty sure there are several journalists in this same Nigeria in big corporations that did not study journalism.

Mr. Bayo Onanuga’s profile reads that he studied mass communication and he is referred to as a journalist.

Sheuns:
Is journalism only practiced in Nigeria? Just do a simple research and find out that you do not need to go to school to study journalism before you can become a journalist. What you require are skill sets.

I’m talking on a broader view and not limiting the scope to Nigeria.

Mention the training schools of banks?

My wife works in one of the big 3 banks in Nigeria and she never for once mentioned them going to a “training school”.

To say you don't need training to be journalist it really called for concerns, journalist is different from be an o.a.p or analysis and rufai is an analyst
Your last paragraph was lies your wife just got into the bank without training hello no, don't people will enlightening you more in this forum.mention the name of the bank let me get you their training school location