Where are the IT Reporters?

Reading the Sketch newspaper when I was young is only meaningful from the back page. Sports news resides there and I am always eager to know the next move of Mary Onyali, Florence Omagbemi, Rashidi Yekini (RIP), Segun Toriola and the rest. Also, the Champions league (not easily accessible as it is today) and other sporting details always had me scamper for my Dad’s newspaper.

Now my new love which is Information Technology (IT) has got me reading the news papers once again. Also, listening to the radio and watching the television always brings a particular question to my mind;

WHERE IS THE TECHNOLOGY NEWS!

Stations like CNN, BBC, France24 and others have dedicated time and experts reporting about the numerous trends in technology. Some websites, bloggers and magazines are dedicated to this cause as well. No wonder, the level of awareness and deployment of technology is thriving in developed nations.

COUNTRIES LIKE NIGERIA ARE MERELY FEEDING ON THE CRUMBS FROM THESE NATIONS.

Sampling the broadcasting, journalism and reporting landscape of the Nigerian media have further deepened my concern as there is a colossal dearth of technological analysis and in depth discussion of technology. The most common technology reporting are announcement of product rollout, press conference and contract announcement. It is a pathetic trend and will haunt us for decades to come.

IF YOU DON’T REPORT, THERE WON’T BE SENSITISATION

The major challenge in IT development around this part of the world is we have not drummed this amazing field into the young children. The midget computer schools have sold wrong information and young citizens have no direct access in the print and electronic media. In order to drive technology development, I think it is highly imperative for the Nigerian nation to see technology journalism as a field to be broadened. Drive IT Home and pack IT in the garage.

WE NEED TO BRING IT TO PEOPLE’S HOMES!

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