AKWA IBOM SOUTH MEDIA PROFESSIONALS GET BUSINESS BOOST: Eket Seminar Unlocks Profitable Paths.

AKWA IBOM SOUTH MEDIA PROFESSIONALS GET BUSINESS BOOST: Eket Seminar Unlocks Profitable Paths.

Daniel Edon

The Association of Eket Senatorial District Media Professionals hosted a dynamic one-day seminar on “Turning Media Skills into Profitable Income-Generating Businesses” at Eden Hotel Limited, Eket, on January 15, 2026.

The event brought together media practitioners, thought leaders, and stakeholders to explore ways to transform media skills into sustainable income streams.

In his opening remarks, Association Chairman, Elder Edet Okpo, Ph.D., emphasized the importance of creativity, innovation, and digital mastery in today’s media landscape. He acknowledged Senator Ekong Sampson’s contributions to capacity development in the district and reaffirmed the association’s commitment to responsible journalism.

Dr. Essien Ndueso, Senior Special Assistant to Akwa Ibom State Governor on Research and Documentation, himself the Chairman of the Board of Trustees, noted that media practice has evolved into a viable revenue-generating profession. He commended Elder Okpo for his vision and hard work in organizing the seminar.

Key sessions included:

– “Turning Media Skills into Profitable Businesses” by Emediong Eduongo, focusing on monetizing existing skills through writing, editing, consulting, and media support.

– “Tech Writing and Blogging as a Pathway to Financial Independence” by Elder Peter Etukudo, highlighting income opportunities through freelance writing, advertising, and digital products.

Speakers emphasized packaging credibility into paid services, pricing skills appropriately, and building sustainable digital assets. Participants engaged in interactive sessions, leaving with practical knowledge and renewed confidence to build income streams from media and digital skills.

Goodwill messages from Dr. Sunday Antai and Comrade Florence Umoetuk applauded the association’s leadership for positioning members for greater relevance and impact in the evolving media economy.

The seminar successfully inspired media professionals to see their skills as valuable business assets, unlocking profitable paths in the digital age.

Participants that were presented with certificate of participation were so grateful to the sponsors, especially the Senator representing Akwa Ibom South Senatorial District, Sen Ekong Sampson, himself a journalist and a Barrister, for always supporting Journalist and media professionals in the State, not just those from his immediate Constituency.