08/06/2025
Radio Lelah Media Inc Graduates Over 10 Emerging Journalists in Gbarnga, B**g County after three month of intensive Training.
By: Daniel Dekergai Watson
GBARNGA: (June 8, 2025) _ As parts of effort to nourishing future professional radio Journalists, the Radio Lelah Media Incorporated has graduated and confirmed certificates of achievement to over 10 students in Gbarnga after three month of intensive Trainings.
The program which marks the first batch graduation ceremony of the Radio Lelah Media Incorporated journalism training was held at the St. Matthews Daycare, Elementary and Junior High School in the Rubber Factory area of Gbarnga and brought together parents, facilitators, guardians and some Media practitioners in the county.
Addressing Newsmen during the occasion, Mr. Tormue Nathan Matthews, Jr., the chief executive officer of Radio Lelah Media Incorporated which operates Radio Lelah FM 92.1MHz emphasized that the training is aimed at providing vital knowledge to passionate and aspiring youths of B**g County who desire to venture in the journalism profession.
The intensive training program were focused on several fundamental topics of Journalism, including News gathering, News reporting, Conducting interview, Radio program production and amongst others.
Mr. Matthews further assured the graduates to fully recruit all members of the first batch, stating that plans are on the way for the commencement of the next cycle.
Meanwhile, Mr. J. Wesseh B. Zoryou, a special assistant in the office of the Director General of the Liberia Agriculture Commodity Regulatory Authority (LACRA) who spoke on behalf of his boss emphasized the importance role play by journalists in developing nations like Liberia.
He described the achievements of the graduates as a call to action, adding that journalists play a paramount role in the dissemination of factual information and aid improve citizens understanding of local and national policies.
The LACRA Director General special office assistant at the same time considered the availed potential of journalists as a significant tool to shape the future of Liberia; emphasizing that the growth and development of Liberia depends on said individuals.
He admonished the graduates to uphold the ethical standards of the Journalism profession in their different reportage, thereby acknowledging them to ratify and investigate the sources of their information before releasing it for public consumption in order to avoid chaos.
He then used the medium to cautioned the graduates to put in to practice what they have learned if they are to make meaningful contribution to the Liberian media, thus encouraging them to serve with passion and commitment.
Moreover, Mr. Christopher D. Sankolo, the director general of LACRA made available $ 500.00 USD through his office assistant as contribution towards the improvement of the institution.
For their part, the management of Radio Lelah Media Incorporated extended commendation to Mr. Sankolo for the kind gesture and thereby promised to utilize the fund for the purpose intended.
