Energy & Maritime Reporters forum births in A’Ibom, Pledges Responsible Reportage
By Dianabasi Effiong
The Energy and Maritime Reporters of NIgeria (EMR) is set to inaugurate its branch in Akwa Ibom State following a maiden meeting Friday night in Uyo.
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E-signed by the National Chairman, EMR, Comrade Martins Giadom, also highlighted the group’s commitment to drive transparency, sustainable development, and stakeholders engagement in Nigeria’s energy and maritime sectors.
At the meeting moderated by the EMR national chairman, the group stated that members would focus on professional, investigative and solution-oriented journalism to raise public awareness on oil and gas, energy, blue economy and maritime issues.
Members also resolved to spotlight challenges around accountability, safety standards, environmental sustainability, inclusive economic growth, and the Federal Government’s ‘Ease of Doing Business’ agenda.
According to Giadom, the reporters also agreed to build stronger partnerships with International Oil Companies (IOCs), host communities, labour unions, government agencies, and development partners.
Key players listed by the group included the Eastern Ports, terminal operators, Seplat Energy, Mobil, Agip, Renaissance, HYPREP, OGFZA, the Port Harcourt and Warri refineries, the Local Content Board, and public-private initiatives like INDORAMA and NLNG.
Other resolutions included the resolve to push for media involvement in policy dialogues and industry conferences, running regular training programmes to boost digital and technical reporting skills of members, and upholding ethics, fact-checking, and professionalism across EMR chapters.
Members also called on organisers of energy and maritime events in Akwa Ibom and the Niger Delta to actively involve journalists within the maritime domain to improve community-based reporting and regional development.
The meeting also pledged to uphold responsible journalism and contribute to the growth, competitiveness, and socio-economic advancement of Nigeria’s energy and maritime industries.
