By Blessings Preston Memena

Mzuzu, April 14, Mana:  Nyika Media Club (NMC), Friday engaged students pursuing Journalism and Development Communication Studies at University of Livingstonia (UNILIA)- Kaning’ina Campus on the importance of networking by among others joining media clubs.

President for NCM, Feston Malekezo said that joining such clubs opens a lot of opportunities for the students as they have an opportunity to be mentored by the club members and practicing journalists.

He said the club decided to engage the students to increase the club's membership base besides allowing them to have hands on experience through engagement with NMC's members in various media houses.

“What we learn in class, it’s only theory, so we encourage them to interact with professionals who have been in the media industry for a long time. We have a lot of things to offer to them. These include tailor made trainings,” said Malekezo.

In his remarks, Head of Department for Communication Studies at the university, Muyanga Ziba hailed the club for offering the students what he described as a rare opportunity.

He said the engagement was important for the students to sharpen their career paths and gain the practical aspect of the profession.

Chisomo Sumani a fourth year student ant the institution, commended the club for organizing the engagement meeting, saying it will go a long way in motivating them in their studies.

NCM was established in 2003 and currently, has  membership of over 150 drawn from northern region.