By Silvernews
The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Imo State Chapter, is set to hold a capacity-building workshop aimed at strengthening the ethical and professional use of artificial intelligence in sports journalism practice.
The training, themed “Ethics & Professionalism in the Generative AI Era,” will take place on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at the OtownGist Media and Creative Hub in Owerri, the Imo State capital.
According to a press statement signed by the chapter’s secretary, Tunde Liadi, the initiative is being organised under the leadership of the Imo SWAN Chairman, Cosmos Chukwuemeka, as part of ongoing efforts to enhance the skills of sports journalists in the state in line with global digital media trends.
The workshop is expected to bring together sports writers and media practitioners across the state to engage on emerging technologies shaping news production, distribution, and audience engagement.
The resource person for the training, Chinedu Hardy Nwadike, Founder of OtownGist Media and Creative Hub, will lead participants through practical sessions on how artificial intelligence can be effectively applied in sports reporting. These include match reporting, interview transcription, content generation, and digital publishing workflows.
Beyond the technical aspects, the programme will place strong emphasis on journalistic ethics, originality, accuracy, and credibility. Participants will also be guided on responsible use of AI tools, fact-checking techniques, and maintaining editorial integrity in an era of rapidly evolving media technology.
Organisers noted that the session will also feature live demonstrations showing how AI tools can be integrated into newsroom operations to improve speed and efficiency without compromising professional standards.
The Imo SWAN leadership said the training is part of its commitment to continuous capacity development for members, especially as artificial intelligence continues to reshape global journalism practices.
