By Praise Otor Peters
My name is Praise Otor Peters, a Mass Communication student at Nile University. When I started my internship at Akweya TV and Isu Media, I expected to work, learn and complete an important part of my academic journey. What I did not expect was how much the experience would teach me about Mass Communication, the workplace and myself.
How It All Started
My internship began when I came for my second internship letter and was interviewed by Mr. Jackson Odeh and Mrs. Folusho Ogar. I was asked about myself, my course and whether I was ready to give my best.
On my first official day, I joined the Monday planning meeting, met the team and was introduced to the work. The following day, we had our induction, where I learnt about the organisation and everyone’s roles.
I quickly realised that this was going to be more than just signing a logbook and going home.
The People Who Shaped My Experience
One person who had a major impact on my internship was the MD, Mr. Odoh Diego Okenyodo. Although he had known my mother for a long time, he never treated me differently from the other interns. Instead, he challenged me to discover where I truly belonged in Mass Communication.
I initially thought I wanted to focus mainly on broadcasting and journalism, but he encouraged me to explore areas such as public relations and digital communication. His own background in Pharmacy also reminded me that your degree does not necessarily limit where your career can take you.
He also pushed me into presentations, which became one of my biggest challenges. I struggled with eye contact, speaking from memory and presenting confidently. With time and his guidance, I became more comfortable speaking in front of people.
Mr. Nathan Yohanna introduced me to the pressure of news writing. His familiar, “Praise, the MD has sent something. Oya, go and write a news story,” became almost a regular part of my day. Then came the next question: “Where is the insert?”
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Inserts were honestly one of my biggest struggles, but the constant corrections taught me how to research, identify important information and produce stories quickly.
Mr. Fredrick Stephen exposed me to the production side of media. For a while, I was better known as the “Mic Woman” because I handled microphones, assisted with the teleprompter and helped during productions. I also learnt more about cameras, editing and the amount of work that happens behind the scenes before viewers see a finished production.
Then there was Mrs. Folusho Ogar, my main supervisor. She kept me on my toes, especially with my logbook, punctuality and how I approached my responsibilities. Her corrections sometimes frustrated me, but looking back, I understand that she wanted me to take the workplace seriously.
Mr. Jackson Odeh also taught me the importance of self-evaluation. He would ask questions like, “What did you do today?” and, “Are you happy with what you’ve done?” Those questions made me think about whether I was simply completing tasks or actually making the most of my time.
The People Who Made It Easier
My internship would not have been the same without the people I experienced it with.
Aisha, my friend from Nile University, was one of my biggest sources of support. We were in the same school, level and course, and somehow managed to experience the same assignments, presentations, deadlines and stress together.
Benedict was another person who made the experience memorable. Between his jokes, constant requests for my laptop and the work we did together, he became one of those people who made stressful days easier.
I also met Blessing Abba, a corps member at Isu Media, whose calm personality and sense of humour made the office more familiar.
My Battle With Punctuality
If there is one lesson I cannot ignore, it is punctuality.
I was not exactly the earliest person in the office, and Mrs. Folusho made sure I knew it. At one point, she warned me that if I came late, she would not sign my logbook. One day, she actually told me, “Go home. Go home. Go home.”
I cried, but the experience taught me something important about discipline and accountability. The workplace does not always adjust to you; sometimes, you have to adjust to the expectations of the workplace.
What I Am Taking Away
Before my internship, I thought I had a clearer idea of the area of Mass Communication I wanted to pursue. After experiencing journalism, public relations, social media, content creation and studio production, I realised that the field is much bigger than I imagined.
I learnt how to work under pressure, meet deadlines, receive corrections, research, write, present and work with different personalities. More importantly, I learnt that growth does not always feel comfortable.
My internship was not perfect, and I was definitely not a perfect intern. There were stressful days, frustrating moments, mistakes, corrections and times when I simply wanted the day to end. But there were also friendships, laughter, new experiences and lessons that I know I will carry with me.
Looking back, I came into Akweya TV and Isu Media looking for experience, but I left with something more valuable: a better understanding of myself, my abilities and the possibilities within Mass Communication.
Akweya TV and Isu Media were not just places where I completed my internship. They became places where I learnt, worked, struggled, made friends, discovered new possibilities and grew. And for that, I am genuinely grateful.
