SWAN Imo to Host Ethics Workshop at OtownGist Hub as Ndubuoke, Nwadike Lead Sessions on Journalism and AI

A defining conversation on credibility in sports journalism is set to unfold in Owerri as the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Imo Chapter, confirms a high-level workshop focused on ethics and the future of reporting.

The event, scheduled for Tuesday, April 14, 2026, will hold at the OtownGist Training Hall, located at No. 26 School Road, Owerri, bringing together sports journalists for a practical deep dive into professional standards and emerging trends.

In a statement jointly signed by Chairman Cosmos Chukwuemeka and Secretary Tunde Liadi, the association confirmed that the workshop will feature multiple sessions designed to challenge and strengthen newsroom practices.

The headline session, themed “Balancing Truth and Loyalty: Ethical Responsibilities in Sports Reporting,” will be delivered by Fan Ndubuoke, a former President of SWAN and ex-Chairman of both the Imo State Sports Commission and the Imo State Football Association.

Ndubuoke is expected to confront one of the toughest realities in sports journalism — how reporters maintain objectivity while working within a tightly connected sports ecosystem where relationships often influence access and narratives.

Adding a forward-looking dimension to the workshop, Chinedu Hardy Nwadike will lead a dedicated session on artificial intelligence in journalism, focusing on how emerging tools are reshaping storytelling, content production, and newsroom workflows.

Organisers say this combination of ethics and innovation is deliberate, reflecting the current pressures facing journalists who must not only remain credible but also adapt to fast-changing media technologies.

The leadership of SWAN Imo emphasised that the workshop is critical for raising professional standards and equipping members with both the mindset and tools needed to navigate modern journalism.

Members have been strongly encouraged to attend the general congress, which will precede the workshop, and to actively participate in all sessions as part of ongoing efforts to reposition sports journalism in the state.

With its venue set at the OtownGist Training Hall, the event also highlights the growing role of creative hubs in shaping media talent and conversations around the future of journalism.