By: Akoi M. Baysah Jr.
The Liberia Special Economic Zones Authority (LSEZA) has concluded the first day of a two-day media capacity-building training for journalists in Monrovia, aimed at strengthening reporting on economic corridors development and investment-related issues in Liberia.
The training brought together more than 14 journalists from print, broadcast, online, and talk show media institutions to enhance their understanding of the functions and responsibilities of LSEZA and its role in promoting national development.
According to LSEZA, the initiative marks the first formal media training organized by LSEZA since the institution began operations.
The training seeks to shift media attention from predominantly political reporting to more development-focused and economic corridors reporting.
Speaking at the opening ceremony, LSEZA Executive Chairman Prince Wreh emphasized the importance of strengthening collaboration between the institution and the media.
Wreh called for responsible and balanced reporting that supports investment opportunities and contributes to Liberia’s growth and development.
He noted that the media plays a crucial role in shaping public understanding about economic activities and national development initiatives, stressing that accurate reporting can help attract investors and increase public confidence in Liberia’s economic potential.
Also speaking, Press Union of Liberia (PUL) President Julius Kanubah encouraged participants to fully engage in the training and utilize the knowledge gained to promote development-centered journalism.
“As journalists, we must also understand our responsibility in contributing to national development through informed and development-focused reporting,” Kanubah stated.
Delivering the introductory and welcome remarks, LSEZA Communications Manager Daniel Ankrah described the training as a major milestone for the institution’s communication and public engagement strategy.
Ankrah, who is the first Communications Manager of LSEZA, said the initiative was personally significant because communication goes beyond visibility.
“This initiative is deeply pivotal to me because communication is not only about visibility; it is about trust, public understanding, transparency, and building strategic relationships with the media as partners in national development”.
He further disclosed that the second day of the training will focus on talk show hosts and managing editors, with discussions centered on strategic communication, national economic development, and strengthening collaboration between the media and LSEZA.
The Liberia Special Economic Zones Authority said the training forms part of its broader mandate to foster stronger partnerships with the media while attracting investment, creating jobs, and promoting sustainable economic growth across Liberia.
