Fellows of the MTN MIP Cohort 2 recently visited South Africa as part of their six months fellowship. The Fellows spent time engaging in academic, diplomatic and business interactions at the University of Johannesburg, Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) in Pretoria, South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA) and MTN Group headquarters.
The diverse engagements were designed to facilitate rich learning, cross-cultural exchanges, and newfound perspectives, all of which have enriched their understanding of Nigerian-South African relations, global issues, Business Journalism in Africa, Media Business Opportunities in Africa, Imperatives of Development Journalism, and the role of new media in shaping public discourse in Africa.
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L-R: Lakinbofa Goodluck, PR Manager, MTN Nigeria; Prof. Adekeye Adebajo, Research Fellow, University of Pretoria; Nyameko Goso, Chief Director, West Africa, South African Department of International Relations and Cooperation; Amb. Haruna Manta, Nigerian High Commissioner to South Africa and Dominic Khumalo, Senior Manager, Public Affairs, MTN Group during the MTN MIP 2 Fellows visit to MTN Group in Sandton, South Africa on September 21, 2023.L-R: Nyameko Goso, Chief Director, West Africa, South African Department of International Relations and Cooperation; Amb. Haruna Manta, Nigerian High Commissioner to South Africa and Victory Wilson, MTN MIP Fellow during the MTN MIP 2 Fellows visit to MTN Group in Sandton, South Africa on September 21, 2023.
Adekunle Owolabi is a journalist, political analyst, and digital strategist with experience across Africa and the Middle East. He focuses on international diplomacy, promotes digital inclusion, and advocates for a borderless Africa.
Adekunle Owolabi is a journalist, political analyst, and digital strategist with experience across Africa and the Middle East. He focuses on international diplomacy, promotes digital inclusion, and advocates for a borderless Africa.
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