A bold takeaway: the future of energy journalism hinges on blending sharp reporting with cutting-edge digital tools, and this training in Tema proves it works in real time. But here's where it gets controversial: does relying on AI risk blurring the line between speed and accuracy? This one-day program dove into exactly that balance, expanding the skills of 45 journalists in energy sector coverage, with a strong focus on social media and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to boost reliability and professionalism.
Organized by Energy News Africa Limited and supported by the Tema Chapter of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), the workshop explored the theme: “Leveraging Social Media and Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Accurate and Effective Energy Reporting: Trends, Tools and Best Practices.” The goal was clear: help reporters grasp the technologies reshaping energy reporting and modern newsroom workflows.
Participants took part in practical sessions that demonstrated how digital tools can support research, fact-checking, storytelling, and audience engagement. In his presentation, Media and Digital Communications Specialist Charles Wundengba highlighted how social platforms and AI are increasingly enhancing newsroom efficiency, while also warning that technology can accelerate misinformation if verification steps are skipped.
Wundengba showcased AI-powered tools for fact-checking, data analysis, content creation, and multimedia reporting. He urged journalists to adopt these innovations responsibly to improve accuracy, transparency, and public trust in energy reporting. He also stressed the importance for reporters to understand the technicalities of the energy sector so that coverage can inform national conversations about electricity supply, renewable energy, and energy governance.
GJA Tema Chapter chairman Michael Dewornu welcomed the initiative, noting that strengthening journalists’ capabilities in specialized fields such as energy is vital for national development. Energy News Africa Managing Editor Michael Cregg Afful framed the program as part of broader efforts to promote high-quality journalism and constructive public discourse around Ghana’s energy transition and policy direction.
Participants left the workshop feeling empowered, having sharpened their digital reporting abilities and deepened their understanding of energy sector dynamics. Representatives from the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR), and the Volta River Authority (VRA) also contributed, sharing insights into core energy issues and reinforcing the need for reporters to grasp the sector’s technical aspects to ensure accurate storytelling.
FROM KEN AFEDZI, TEMA
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A thought to ponder: as technology accelerates, will the journalism profession keep pace without compromising the human judgment at the heart of credible reporting? Share your perspective in the comments.
