Photojournalists Association of Nigeria (PJAN) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with a web developing company, Webtek Masters Innovation, to build a global photojournalism website.
The MOU signing ceremony took place on Tuesday, 4th of May, 2021 at LTV 8, Alausa Ikeja, Lagos.
The Chairman of PJAN, Lagos Chapter, Mr. Kola Olasupo, said that “the aim of building the website is to connect all photojournalists in Nigeria with their counterparts in other parts of the world.”
He added that the website would help its members to preserve their works and showcase them to to prospective buyers and enthusiasts.
“The Website will bring about a new story to news photography in Nigeria as the website will run as a photo agency to sell exclusive breaking news, documentary, news and event photos to newspaper houses, bloggers, individuals, book publishers and International news agencies all over the world.”
The chairman of the association urged interested subscribers and all members to join support the initiative and benefit from the package that will be made affordable to all.
The website is expected to be launched in July 2021.
