Photo Caption 1: NLNG’s GM, External Relations & Sustainable Development, Dr. Sophia Horsfall, (seating 3rd from left), and participants at the close of the 2026 #NLNGChangeYourStory Workshop for journalists in Lagos on Friday.

As the 2026 edition of the annual #NLNG Change Your Story workshop winds down, the NLNG has urged participants at the three-day event to optimally utilise the knowledge and skills gained from the training to better their future, while making greater impact on the society, assuring that the firm stands with them as ultimate strategic ally.

The NLNG Change Your Story, which commenced since 2015 and has successfully trained over 500 media practitioners across various divides-electronic, print and online, is an intensive capacity workshop, designed to equip participants with modern digital and multimedia skills.

Speaking at the end of the workshop in Lagos, Friday, which focused on Artificial Intelligence AI and multimodal storytelling, NLNG’s General Manager, External Relations & Sustainable Development, Dr Sophia Horsfall, told participants that they have been empowered through the intensive three-day training, assuring of the company’s continued support.

NLNG’s GM, External Relations & Sustainable Development, Dr. Sophia Horsfall, (4th left), and Anne-Marie Palmer-Ikuku, Manager, Corporate Communication and Public Affairs (3rd left), with the NLNG team and facilitators for the #NLNGChangeYourStory Workshop for journalists in Lagos on Friday.

“NLNG stands with you as your ultimate strategic ally. We fuel nations with energy and pour revenue into our great country—you fuel our minds with the stories that spark change.

“We’ve been thrilled to host you, but our true pride will erupt when we spot the “New Standard” blazing in your next explosive feature, your next heart-pounding broadcast, your next game-changing investigative report”, the GM said.

Describing the three days of the training as a ‘whirlwind’, she reminded the participants that they have been powered through the marathon days; tackling the wild twists of AI, multimedia storytelling, and decoding its toughest technical secrets.

“But now, as we charge toward the finish line, pause and ignite this fire: You’re not walking away with just a certificate. You’re exploding into a transformed network of unstoppable voices! Grab that smartphone in your pocket—it’s your secret weapon! Dive in, unleash every gem from these three epic days, and launch your story-changing revolution right now”, she charged the participants.

Dr Horsfall also commended the facilitators for their unstoppable energy, describing them as phenomenal and the real stars for diving in with passion and fire.

“The bar isn’t just raised—it’s skyrocketed! Now go unleash it: Change your story, change the world”, she exclaimed.