By Uchegbu Melvin

Pulse Narrative Media has trained the Nigerian Conservation Foundation, NCF, on impact communication to strengthen the NCF’s capacity to capture, analyse and report data-driven stories.

The two-day training, held at the Lekki Conservation Centre, focused on using the ongoing Iko Esai Conservation Project, funded by the Nature and Biodiversity Conservation Union, NABU, Germany, as a real-world case study.

Speaking about the training, Co-founder of Pulse Narrative Media, Nora Agbakhamen, said:  “Our goal is to help organisations like NCF communicate their impact in ways that resonate. By using the Iko Esai Conservation Project as a real-time example, we equipped participants with actionable skills they can apply immediately.”

Also speaking, Director-General of NCF, Dr Joseph Onoja, said: “One thing I like about the training is its practicality. You could see the immediate effect. This is not a training you do, and it takes time before you begin to see the effect on the trainees; everything was hands-on, and you can see what the different groups produced at the end of two days.”

Meanwhile, NCF’s Director of Business Development and Communication, Uchenna Achunine, highlighted the significance of the training, saying: “This programme has given our team the tools to amplify our projects and articulate our impact more effectively. Pulse Narrative Media tailored this experience precisely to our needs, and we’re already seeing its relevance to our ongoing efforts.”

Head of Finance at NCF, Olaide Alli, in his remarks, said:  “The training was highly interactive and relatable across various teams. I’ve gained invaluable skills to communicate effectively with our stakeholders, which will not only benefit NCF but also enhance my ability to communicate impact in any capacity.”

Pulse Narrative Media also extended a one-month post-training support programme, ensuring that NCF’s communications team continues to strengthen their storytelling capabilities.