SWAN Imo Partners OtownGist Hub to Train Journalists on Ethical AI Use in Sports Reporting

Sports journalists in Imo State will gather in Owerri next week for a major media training focused on the ethical use of artificial intelligence in journalism, as the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Imo Chapter, deepens conversations around AI, credibility, and the future of reporting.

The training, themed “Ethics & Professionalism in the Generative AI Era,” is scheduled for Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at the OtownGist Media and Creative Hub in Owerri. Organisers say the session is designed to help journalists understand how to embrace AI tools without compromising accuracy, originality, and editorial standards.

The workshop is being organised under the leadership of Cosmos Chukwuemeka, with a statement issued by SWAN Imo Secretary, Tunde Liadi.

Founder of OtownGist Media and Creative Hub
, Chinedu Hardy Nwadike, will serve as the resource person for the session. Participants are expected to receive practical training on how AI can support faster and more efficient newsroom operations, especially in sports reporting.

According to organisers, the training will cover AI-assisted match reports, interview transcription, content generation, newsroom workflows, digital publishing, and audience distribution strategies. Live demonstrations will also show how journalists can integrate AI into real-time reporting without sacrificing professionalism.

Beyond technical tools, the programme is expected to place strong emphasis on media ethics, fact-checking, verification, and maintaining public trust in an era where generative AI is rapidly changing how news is created and consumed.

For OtownGist Hub, the event forms part of a broader grassroots digital literacy initiative aimed at equipping journalists, students, creatives, and young professionals in Imo State with relevant AI and digital media skills.

The organisation says it remains committed to building a stronger local media ecosystem by creating practical learning opportunities that prepare professionals for the realities of modern journalism and digital communication.

As AI continues reshaping global newsrooms, the organisers believe local journalists must not be left behind — especially in understanding both the opportunities and ethical risks that come with emerging technologies.