Nestle Nigeria, LBS Sustainability Centre Open Application for 2023 Programme to Equip Journalists for Nutrition, Health and Environment Reportage

 Nestle Nigeria, LBS Sustainability Centre Open Application for 2023 Programme to 

Equip Journalists for Nutrition, Health and Environment Reportage 

Oluwatoyin Mathnuel

INSIGHT GLOBAL NEWS 

Nestle Nigeria and Lagos Business School Sustainability Centre (LBSSC) have announced the 

opening of applications for the 2023 Edition of the specialised programme series for 

Journalists named ‘Nestlé Advancing Nutrition, Health and Environmental Awareness

through the Media’. Since its inception in 2019, the initiative has equipped over 200 

journalists to carry out fact-based reporting on nutrition, health, wellness, the environment, 

climate change, and corporate sustainability practices. This year, the training commences on 

June 20, 2023.

‘Nestlé Advancing Nutrition, Health and Environmental Awareness through the Media’ is 

delivered via a mix of virtual and in-person sessions. The training comprises sessions on 

sustainability issues, data analysis, solutions journalism. The journalists are equipped to 

effectively communicate and educate the Nigerian populace on global best practices and 

lifestyle choices that impact everyday living. 

Participants have attested to improved ability to recognise the connection and 

interdependence between nutrition and health, sustainability and climate change in the 

Nigerian context and the extensive impact they have on individuals, communities and the 

economy.

Manager of Corporate Communications and Public Affairs, Nestle Nigeria, Victoria Uwadoka 

remarked, “At Nestlé, we understand the importance of the right information in making 

nutrition and lifestyle choices that not only ensure a healthier life, but also a sustainable 

environment where we can all thrive. We are also aware of the role of the media in getting 

information to those who need it most and are convinced that given the right opportunities 

and tools, the media can exponentially influence the habits and behaviour of individuals to 

imbibe habits that are good for people and good for the planet. 

We are therefore delighted to collaborate with the LBS Sustainability Centre to upskill the 

media in nutrition, health, wellness and environment knowledge over the past 5 years. This 

year, our focus is on reaching journalists across all media platforms who have not had t

opportunity to participate in past trainings. We trust that the training will improve the impact 

of reportage across more platforms and audiences to drive the desired behavioural adjustments 

at scale.” 

According to Mrs Orevaoghene Atanya, Head, Sustainability, Lagos Business School, “the 

programme curriculum is anchored on Solutions Journalism and is delivered by facilitators 

from academia, industry and journalism. The sessions also cover key journalism skill gaps like 

research, data-based reporting, writing, data analytics, and presentation. By participating, 

journalists get the know-how and expertise to develop compelling stories, editorials, news 

video features, documentaries, and podcasts to help promote far-reaching awareness of the 

issues around nutrition, wellness, environmental conservation, climate change and corporate 

sustainability.” 

145 applications have been sent in since the call for entries opened on May 19 for the 2023 

programme by journalists interested in reporting on nutrition, health, the environment and 

sustainability. 

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Participants can register at https://bit.ly/NHE-MA

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Journalists who have participated in the past are not eligible to apply