The Publisher of OYOMIND News, Gbenga Oyetola Johnson, has arrived in Russia alongside 14 other journalists and media professionals for an international journalism programme organised by New Day Education in collaboration with RUDN University.
Oyetola is among the 15 finalists selected for the international journalism competition, which brings together media professionals for an opportunity to gain international exposure and broaden their professional experience.
The arrival of the finalists in Russia marks another stage in the programme, following their selection for the competition.
The programme, organised by New Day Education in collaboration with RUDN University, is expected to provide participants with opportunities to engage with an international academic environment, interact with other media professionals and gain further insight into journalism and media development.
The selection of Oyetola among the finalists also highlights the growing international reach of Nigerian journalists and digital media practitioners.
The 15 finalists selected for the programme are:
1. Raisha Jannat Rifat
2. Mercy Olagunju
3. Abibat Ashiru
4. Ifeoluwa Ogunkola
5. Abu Sufian
6. Thi Hoai Le Phan
7. Khadijah Abdulazeez
8. Afeez Bashir
9. Munyal Manunyi Salami
10. Najeebat Oyerinde Oyewumi
11. Mathilda Frank
12. Ali Omeiza Abdullahi
13. Oluwasola Adebayo
14. Gbenga Oyetola Johnson
15. Abu Nowfel Shazed
The finalists represent different backgrounds, reflecting the international scope of the competition, with participants from countries including Nigeria, Bangladesh and Vietnam.
Further details about the activities and engagements scheduled for the participants in Russia are expected to emerge as the programme progresses.
