It's a few days to the beginning of a new year. Now is the time for deep introspection about the outgoing year with a view to evaluating the journey so far.
This year for me was a year marked by dedication to writing. Nearly two months into the year, a close friend of mine, now outside the shores of Nigeria, recommended me for a writing gig—an academic writing. I quickly embraced it not because the pay was juicy but because I wanted to embrace another writing challenge. But here is the problem: the gig was in another discipline that is obviously different from my background. Nursing. It was the second time that I would be handling this type of writing in that field. It was research-driven and organic to the core. The job was delivered and was a win-win situation for all of us.
This year, I had the privilege of writing dozens of articles and social media posts and did dozens of multimedia productions (audio and video) for my organization, for individuals, and for some clients.
Each of my works gave me the privilege to explore various topics such as faith, spiritual growth, and personal development, among other areas. Similarly, being a broadcast journalist created opportunities for me to analyze issues on air, set agendas for the public, and engage in robust conversation with opinion leaders, community leaders, and listeners who listen to our station within and around our neighbouring communities.
Furthermore, 2024 marked significant growth in my professional network. I had the privilege to attend conferences (local and national) where I met with new colleagues in the broadcast industry. I also connected with industry experts, shared ideas, and learned from other professionals with a view to expanding my understanding of the evolving broadcasting landscape and technological innovations, particularly on the emergence of AI in the broadcast industry.
In addition, 2024 was a year of making meaningful impacts in the lives of other people. I had the opportunity to coach and teach scores of students (those in higher institutions and a few secondary school students) in the art of multimedia production and content creation. Some of the trainees became experts who later worked with us on a few other projects.
Looking back, 2024 has been a year of learning, growth, and connection. I hope 2025 will come with greater opportunities for personal and professional growth.
Until then, enjoy the last weekend of the year.
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