In a bid to spotlight the voices of adolescent girls and promote their education, the Adamawa State Ministry of Education and Human Capital Development, in collaboration with the Rhamo Multimedia Resources Centre, organized a one-day media training on content creation for the Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE-AF) project on Saturday, May 10, 2025.

Held at the Rhamo Multimedia Resources Centre in Yola, the session brought together 20 journalists and media professionals from various print and electronic outlets across Adamawa. The goal was to equip participants with modern storytelling tools, ethical reporting practices, and multimedia strategies to drive public support for girls’ education and empowerment.

Declaring the training open, Ruth Stanley, who represented the AGILE-AF leadership, stressed the critical role the media plays in changing societal narratives. “The stories you tell can change perceptions and inspire action,” she said. “When you use your platforms to highlight the challenges and successes of adolescent girls, you are contributing to a more inclusive and empowered society.”

Billy Graham, Director of the Rhamo Multimedia Resources Centre, facilitated a hands-on session titled *Strategies and Tools for Creating Effective AGILE-AF Content*. He emphasized the power of emotionally resonant storytelling in driving change. “It’s not just about reporting facts; it’s about telling stories that connect with people’s hearts and move them to act,” he explained. “Text, visuals, sound, and motion must work together to make adolescent girls’ voices heard.”

Dr. John Ngamsa led an interactive discussion where participants examined challenges in reporting on adolescent girls and brainstormed collaborative approaches. He highlighted the need for context-sensitive reporting. “Media professionals must approach these stories with empathy, dignity, and a commitment to truth. The girls we are advocating for deserve narratives that protect their identity and inspire hope,” he said.

Participants pledged to produce high-impact stories that reflect the mission and achievements of the AGILE-AF project. The training strongly emphasized dignity, consent, and sensitivity when reporting on adolescent girls and other vulnerable groups.

The journalists also proposed the formation of a media forum to sustain engagement and continue capacity building. Stakeholders called for better access to reliable data, field visits, and first-hand success stories to support content development.

In a unified resolution, the participants committed to “leveraging multimedia storytelling to advocate for the rights, education, and empowerment of adolescent girls across Adamawa and beyond.”

The training marked a significant step in aligning the media with the state’s broader development goals for girls.