Nigerian conservation foundation trained in strategic communication skills

Pulse Narrative Media has successfully delivered an intensive, hands-on two-day training session to the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) on impact communication.

The training focused on using the ongoing Iko Esai Conservation Project, funded by the Nature and Biodiversity Conservation Union (NABU), Germany, as a real-world case study.

Held at the Lekki Conservation Centre, the program aimed to strengthen the NCF team’s capacity to capture, analyze, and report data-driven stories that highlight conservation impact effectively.

The training provided an immersive experience, covering critical areas like targeted communication for diverse stakeholders, and practical skills in smartphone photography and video editing.

Speang at the programme, the Co-founder of Pulse Narrative Media, Nora Agbakhamen, expressed her commitment saying, “Our goal is to help organizations like NCF communicate their impact in ways that resonate.

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“By using the Iko Esai Conservation Project as a real-time example, we equipped participants with actionable skills they can apply immediately.”

Also, the Director-General of NCF, Dr Joseph Onoja applauded the training’s immediate impact, saying, One thing I like about the training is its practicality.

“You could see the immediate effect. This is not a training you do, and it takes time before you begin to see the effect on the trainees; everything was hands-on, and you can see what the different groups produced at the end of two days.”

The NCF’s Director of Business Development and Communication, Uchenna Achunine, while highlighting the significance of the training declared that, “this program has given our team the tools to amplify our projects and articulate our impact more effectively.

“The media agency tailored this experience precisely to our needs, and we’re already seeing its relevance to our ongoing efforts.”

According to the Head of Finance at NCF, Olaide Alli, “The training was highly interactive and relatable across various teams.

“I’ve gained invaluable skills to communicate effectively with our stakeholders, which will not only benefit NCF but also enhance my ability to communicate impact in any capacity.”

Other faculty members included: Emmanuel Ejewule, a Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) specialist, and James Otihi, a media professional with DoughGee Studios.

Pulse Narrative Media also extended a one-month post-training support program, ensuring that NCF’s communications team continues to strengthen their storytelling capabilities.

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