By Ali Hope

My industrial training at Kids FM, Wazobia Port Harcourt was an experience I will always cherish. First, it was fun, then busy, and later, full of lessons that shaped my growth as a Mass Communication student.

When I arrived at the station, I was nervous and excited. The presenters were already talking on air, and everything in the broadcasting room was well set. Everyone seemed focused on their roles. I noticed that the engineers only came in when there was a technical glitch which showed how smoothly things usually run.

As the days went by, I began to understand how a radio station works. I watched how presenters prepared their shows, selected songs, and kept children entertained. Soon, I started helping out with small but important tasks. I helped create content, picked phone calls, played adverts and songs, and even played the already prepared news. I also wrote short scripts for my OAPs (On-Air Personalities) and helped them plan their shows.

But the most memorable day of all was the day I was given the chance to go on air, LIVE! It was unreal!. It was as if I was dreaming. The topic was “the importance of breakfast” and I also talked about how to prepare cooked yam and egg sauce.

 At first, my heart was beating fast, but as soon as I started talking, I became calmer and amore confident. I spoke about why breakfast is important and explained the easy steps of preparing the meal. That experience made me proud of myself. Truly, it was a day I will never forget.

During my training, I also observed how the engineers worked behind the scenes to make sure every sound was clear and smooth on air. Their teamwork with the presenters showed me that broadcasting is not a one-man job,  it takes everyone’s effort.

One of the best events we had during my stay was the “Kids FM Family Fun Day”, which we held on Independence Day. It was full of excitement and laughter. There were raffle draws, singing, dancing, and games for everyone. It felt like one big happy family coming together to celebrate.

I learned so much from my time at Kids FM – how to create and edit contents, how to speak with confidence, how to edit videos, write scripts, and make every conversation engaging. Most of all, I learned how to believe in myself. The people I met there encouraged me and boosted my passion for broadcasting.

My time at Kids FM, Wazobia Port Harcourt, was more than just an internship, it was a journey that helped me discover my voice, my composure and my talent. I left the station with new skills, new confidence, and a stronger dream to build a career in broadcasting.

My Gratitude to my HOD, Professor Chidi Ezinwa for his fatherly role and all he is doing with the board of the department to give us the best journalistic training.  

By Ali Hope Onyinyechi is EMN Reporter and in 300level