As expected, live-tweeting by media organisations and participants was a one of the main feature of the 2017 Women in Journalism conference held on Thursday, July 6 in Lagos.
Below are some of the inspiring and thought provoking tweets and re-tweets that got the event trending on Twitter.
Most of the tweets from the hashtag #WiJ2017 as of the time of this report on Friday, July 7 were by The Guardian @GuardianNigeria
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“Take advantage of internships and work your way up.” – Stephanie Busari
“Content promotion should be done from the perspective of the receiver rather than the sender.” – Ikechukwu Obiaya
“If you want a job done, get a man. If you want a job done properly, get a woman.” – Hajia Lami Tumaka, NIMASA
“Don’t wait for anyone. Be the innovator and your innovation will open doors for you.” – Teju Ajani
“Research is one of the best ways to stay creative.” – Adedoja Allen #WiJ2017 #TGNLive
“Be good with your craft and master it. You will end up being begged to do that thing you love.” – Toun Okewale Sonaiya #WiJ2017 #TGNLive
“The time has come for us(women) to tell our stories ourselves.” – Mrs. Bolanle Ambode, First Lady of Lagos State #WiJ2017 #TGNLive
“Freelance reporters and writers should share their work with established media houses to grow.” – Stephanie Busari, CNN #WiJ2017 #TGNLive
“Virtual reality devices can help boost the growth of the education sector.” – @judithoko #Imisi3d #WiJ2017 #TGNLive
“The education system does not generate creativity.” – Anthea Garman, Rhodes University, South Africa. #WiJ2017 #TGNLive
“Once your content is on the internet, you are playing on a global level.” – Colette Otuesho #WiJ2017 #TGNLive
“Interactive journalism using social media cannot be underestimated.” – Stephanie Busari #WiJ2017 #TGNLive
