The Department of Mass Communication of Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria (MAAUN), in collaboration with the Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo Foundation, has organised a photojournalism training workshop to equip students with practical skills in photography and visual storytelling.
The workshop, held on August 18, 2026, at Alliance Française, Kano, was organised in commemoration of World Photography Day 2026.
Themed “Capturing Reality: The Art and Impact of Photojournalism,” the event featured professionals in photojournalism, documentary photography and visual arts as resource persons.
The training was organised with the support and partnership of the Kano Visual Artists Association, under the Chairmanship of Balarabe Uba Abdullahi, whose involvement strengthened the practical and professional dimension of the programme.
The workshop brought together academic and industry perspectives to expose students to the creative, technical and documentary aspects of photography.
Speaking during the workshop, Mr Abdulwahab Said Ahmad, a photojournalist and founder of Blue Lens Multimedia, spoke on “Beyond Camera: Photojournalism as a Tool for Social Change.”
He explained how photographers can use their work not only to document events but also to raise public awareness and contribute to positive social change.
In his presentation, Dr. Musa Abdullahi Sufi, Director of the AAG Foundation, delivered a presentation titled “Capturing Impact, Telling Stories: The Power of Photojournalism in Promoting Sustainable Development.”
Dr Sufi highlighted the role of compelling images in drawing attention to social issues and promoting sustainable development.
On his part, Balarabe Uba Abdullahi, took the students through “Architectural Photography and Documentary.”
His session exposed participants to techniques for documenting buildings, landscapes, people and places while maintaining accuracy, creativity and visual appeal.
As part of the practical component of the training, the students were taken to Dala Hills, one of Kano’s most significant historical landmarks.
The visit gave the students an opportunity to connect photography with the documentation and preservation of Kano’s historical and cultural heritage.
At Dala Hills, the students received hands-on instruction on different aspects of photography and various shot types.
They were equally taught how to frame subjects, capture different perspectives, work with natural light and produce images suitable for journalistic and documentary purposes.
The training availed the students with the opportunity to apply lessons from the classroom in a real-world environment while documenting one of Kano’s historic landmarks.
At the end of the programme, certificates of participation were presented to the participants in recognition of their completion of the training.
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