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Oluwalana Inioluwa Zoe is a student of Afe Babalola University Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD) pursuing Conflict, Peace and Strategic Studies. She likes reading & cooking.

Mariam Hamzat is an investigative journalist from Oyo State. She covers education, social justice, environment, women and girl-child issues. She’s currently with the Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ). When Mariam is not working, she loves to read books, and explore new places.

Ibrahim Adeyemi is a roving Premium Times reporter with expertise in investigative conflict and terrorism reporting. Ibrahim’s flair for humanitarian journalism drew him closer to children far detached from life’s fundamental realities, including basic education. As a two-time fellow of the YothHubAfrica Child Rights Media Advocacy, his reporting has shaped policies on girl child rights, especially in Nigeria’s northwest region. In 2018, his reporting on the Almajiri education system drew the attention of the Sokoto government after which child-friendly legislation was adopted in the state. Ibrahim’s work has earned him some laurels, including the Wole Soyinka Award for Investigative Reporting and the Diamond Award for Media Excellence (Education category). A lover of culture and tradition, Ibrahim loves dancing to Fuji music when he is not doing his reporting.

My name is Umoh Clementina Ediong popularly known as Seyene or Seyene De Lastborn. I currently reside in Lagos and i work with WAZOBIAFM LAGOS AND WAZOBIA TV/ WAZOBIA MAX TV. I have been practicing broadcast journalism for 3 years plus now and believe me it’s been amazing, throughout my years of practice I’ve never felt really bad about the Nigerian educational system like I did days ago. On the news stories on my show, there was a report about a 5 year old who drowned in a pool in Lagos while they were taken out for swimming lessons by their school. It was further said that, the school in question was registered by the Lagos State Government but not approved and it made me wonder if they do not have regulatory body that check this mushroom school. Alot has happened which should not be taken for granted. And with the Basic Education Media Fellowship 2022 I should be able to make an impact on the Educational sector in Nigeria. Apart from my regular job which is definitely fun I also do other things for fun. They include; sewing, acting, creating contents for social media, cooking, watching movies, reading and writing.

Ijeoma Opara is a journalist with The International Centre for Investigative Reporting (The ICIR) in Abuja. As a journalist focused on childhood development, she has a keen interest in education in Nigeria, especially in relation to girls.
She also focuses on reporting Sexual Gender-Based Violence and other gender-related issues. She believes that courageous journalism holds power to account and corrects social ills.

My name is Femi D. Amele in Abuja. I have experience as a media journalist focusing on primary education in Nigeria: – As a multimedia journalist, I have always enjoyed a data-driven conversation on primary/basic education and when I get the opportunity to speak to children who are far from the chance to be educated, I have discovered its only a few decision-makers that have brought on a bleak future. Hobbies or interests outside work: reading, swimming

Abuja-based John Andah is a fine-grained development journalist. He has over 10 years of multimedia experience, with covering and reporting of basic education issues in Nigeria one of his core focus areas. Working with a dynamic team of reporters and researchers, he has contributed to and edited over 100 reports on education issues across Africa. John, who holds bachelor and master’s degrees in Mass Communication, loves the smell of a good lead and has a penchant for finding out something nobody else knows.

Experience as a media journalist focusing on basic education in Nigeria: Oluwatosin is a 300L student of Mass Communication at the University of Benin, Edo State, Nigeria. She is a media Enthusiast who has interned with Crest Fm Akure. She’s also a Podcaster whose work is focused on development issues with a special focus on the girl child. She is currently an intern at Silverbird Communications where she anchors the late morning show which is centred on discussions surrounding Education, Family, Career and the society in general.
Hobbies or interests outside work : Cooking, thoughts provoking conversations, watching my favorite YouTubers.

James Ojo is an internationally published journalist with TheCable, based in Lagos state. As a journalist, I am passionate about development-related issues and fostering transparency in the society through my reports.
I have done comprehensive reports on education and health sectors; critically evaluating various government policies, identifying gaps, suggesting solutions, and deepening conversations for policy enhancement.
Outside work, I love playing football and spending time with young ones to provide mentorship. I hold bachelor of arts (BA) degree in mass communication from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) in Enugu state.

My name is Ene Joseph, I was born in Jos, Plateau State on the 25th April, 1987. I started my educational pursuit at Baptist Primary School Lafia, Nasarawa State through to Government Science School Lafia Nasarawa State, and University of Jos between 2013- 2016 where I studied Film Art (B.A). I then proceeded for my National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) at Ministry of Information Lafia, Nasarawa State from 2018-2019. I presently reside at Millionaires Quarters, Off “B” Division, Lafia, Nasarawa State. Professional Work Experience: I presented Educational Programme in Nasarawa Broadcasting Service (NBS) Lafia, where my target audience were pupils from Primary 1 to SS 1 students. I am presently a News Caster, Radio Presenter, a Commentary reader and an anchor of a TV Programme titled “Social Events”.
My hobbies include: Singing and Dancing

FRANK IKPEFAN covers Education and Labour beats for The Nation newspaper.
He has over nine years active experience on the job.
He has penned several social development and human interest stories.
Frank has worked with several organisations to report stories that reflect real life scenarios. He is self-driven, very organised and has a deep sense of responsibility.

My name is Timothy-Crown Adejare Aderibigbe a broadcast media professional with Africa’s leading Channels television. I started off my professional career as an elementary school teacher in 2001 and veered off officially in 2014 when I began my broadcast journalism career. That is after producing a number of successful professionals in their different careers since teaching in both primary and secondary institutions across the country.
The experience gotten there from has helped and still helps in appreciation of what it takes to raise a total child. This could be adduced to my keen interest in education generally and the basic education specifically. Early in my practice of journalism, I adopted a school where I mentored secondary school students some of whom are source of joy to me till date due to how much the impact is helping them navigate a purposeful living. At the moment, I work with Channels tv in Lagos as a reporter and a producer.

Jairus Awo is a Benue-Born Nigerian multimedia freelance journalist writing from the North-Central region of Nigeria.
He’s experienced in broadcast and Online journalism. He is a mid-career journalist covering a wide range of subjects including, Climate, Health, Education in Nigeria.
Aside work, Jairus loves meeting new people and trying new things. He loves reading and taking challenges.

Toluwalase is an ardent volunteer and social worker, having over five years of experience working with non-profits on grass-root projects on female empowerment, recycling, advocacy, campaigns, school building, food drive, SDGs etc.

Her grit for community service led her to apply for opportunities that will give her a better platform to keeping doing good. She is a YALI fellow, Enactus alumna, and mental health advocate where she leverages the medium platform to share her experiences as thatmentalchick.

She is the co-founder of Voice Out The Expression, a platform that advocates for safe spaces and advances mental health support for youths in Nigeria.

Ugbede Idajili  is a intelligent young Lady who is experienced in using what she knows to make impact around her. She studied Banking and Finance, at Kogi State University. 

She is passionate about volunteering which help me connect to my values and make positive impact, I love reading, exploring nature, baking and listening to music.

She Currently work as a Program Assistant at YouthHubAfrica

Ezinwa chinyere is a public speaker, passionate volunteer, Girl-child advocate, social entrepreneur and Gender activist.

She has been working to empower young girls on building a healthy self-esteem and preparing them to become job creators rather than jobseekers. She has a keen interest in humanitarian, gender and social change. As a Young Africa Leaders Initiative (YALI RLC) Alumni, she is very passionate in restoring the purpose to lives by contributing towards achieving sustainable development goal SDG4 and SDG5.
Chinyere has carried various sensitization program on the need to bring out of school girls back to school in rural communities in Anambra state and paying advocacy to community leaders, religious leaders and major stakeholder in the community. For them to get the girls acquitted with formal education where possible as it is a tool that shapes one to live a fulfilled life. Her career objective is to diligently work and Excel in an environment where she can help in developing others especially women and youths.

Koni Wendy Bakka is a self motivated graduate of international relations and strategic studies with a progressive experience in social media advocacy, community mobilization, project coordination and public speaking.

Koni is a gender advocate passionate about bridging the gap in education, gender and health through teaching and impactful initiatives that positively influence her community and the world at large. Koni has acquired experiences in the development field as a Unfpa social media Advocate, and Co-Founder Beulah future leaders foundation. Her experience varies from creating social media strategies and campaigns to developing and implementing of offline strategies to promote/increase awareness on social causes like gender equality, Ending gender based violence, lack of access to sexual reproductive health and eradicating harmful practices e.g Child marriage.
Koni is goal oriented, dependable, creative, innovative and a team player who enjoys hiking, traveling and mentoring young girls.

My name is Truth Osumareton Egbe, a graduate of International Law and Diplomacy from Babcock University.

I developed a keen interest in communications and the sustained development of gender equality, quality education and social justice, having become a strong believer that communications, diplomacy and advocacy is at the core of social change and can be used as tools to solve even the most difficult development challenge. My drive to influence social change has led to my involvement in such organizations as UNICEF Nigeria, AIESEC, Babcock International Model United Nations (BIMUN), Young Africans Leaders Initiative (YALI), Live Your Dreams Africa (LYDA), YouthRISE Nigeria, and ServeLead Global.

I currently work as Communications Officer at Girl Up Nigeria which has given me the opportunity to be at the forefront of Girl Up Nigeria’s advocacy for gender equality and women empowerment. On behalf of Girl Up Nigeria, I have hosted Instagram live chats and tweet chats on various topics promoting the sustainable development goal 5 – gender equality.

I’m also the founder of “Learn with Osumareton” – a platform promoting quality education through the development of digital skills for youths in Africa by teaching young people how to use productivity apps for a more sustainable lifestyle.

Adewoye Eyitayo is the personal assistance to the Gender Specialist of Ogun state economic transformation programme (OGSTEP) and a voice in advocating for gender equality, voice and participation of women and Girls.

Eyitayo unapologetically advocates for gender re-balancing in resources, legal rights and participation as well as equal social relations. She emphasizes specific needs of women to promote gender justice in her multi ethnic, multi religious and multi-cultural context.
Eyitayo specializes in Peace and Security, Gender and the Law, Human Rights and Democratic Governance. She has participated in some of the activities targeted towards laws and constitution affecting elections and good governance in Nigeria
Eyitayo Volunteers for NGOs which focuses on building a safer and conducive society for women and girls. Developed and acquired skills and knowledge by attending conferences and workshops.

Adesewa Olofinko is a broadcast journalist, writer and social affairs commentator. A graduate of Mathematics and integrated science from the Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria.

While at the university, Adesewa was involved in active journalism as an editor for the faculty board later became the vice-president of the Association of campus journalists, OAU liaising with the university authorities on the agitation of students and writing publications to this regard. Her team organized the first international campus journalists conference that had in attendance student journalists from different parts of the world.

Adesewa worked as a news media rep in the executive chamber of the Governor of Oyo state during her national service and also served as the features editor for the state corps member monthly publication. She has worked as presenter and producer with reputable media organizations including Splash FM, Kingdom Africa Television, Dexterity TV, Lead City FM and Wellsradio.

Through the airwaves, she analyses political topics, interview guests and advocate for gender parity.
She is the Editor of Blackladywriter.com, a blog that shines the spotlight on the struggles of women.

Mojisola Ogundiran is a Youth for Peace advocate working on promoting United Nations Security Council Resolution 2250 on Youth Peace and Security.

She is the founder of United Network of Youth for Peace and Diplomacy UNYPD. Through the organization, Mojisola is promoting feminist peacebuilding and active non-violence.
Mojisola is a graduate of History and Strategic Studies from University of Lagos and also a fellow of Friedrich Ebert Stiftung Open Mind Young Voices (OMYV) in Nigeria.

Oyedayo is a Feminist, a Disability Rights Advocate who is also an organizer, who through her work she has been able to reach out to 2,000 people across Nigeria and sure will continue to do more.

Being a person living with disability herself, she has found her voice and is continuously fighting for representation, inclusion, a safe and accessible living for herself and others like her in the world.
You might have heard her or will hear in on the radio once or twice, she doubles as a presenter and wouldn’t tip toe on an opportunity to showcase her 4 years as a Broadcast Student.
She however currently identifies as a jobless Nigerian who spends most of her time laughing, making videos on her phone saying “hi guys” to start, hugging people and sharing her love across and around the universe.

Adebara Adebimpe is a creative designer, Sexual and reproductive health coach and a Girl child advocate.

Currently, She is the deputy coordinator of YALI network, Lagos. She is a Lagos state Youth Ambassador and Girl impact Ambassador. Adebimpe is a graduate of Yaba college of technology, Lagos. She is a trained child advocate by Christiana Faith foundation and Laura kid’s foundation U.S.A. An alumna of Lagos Business school (Leadership and Non profit Manangement)

I’m 27 years Administrator, young female northerner from typical Hausa/Fulani environment of Kebbi State Northwest side of Nigeria.

I attended my primary school at Atiku Bagudu Science Model Primary School in Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State. After which i proceeded to Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School Kebbi State.
I obtained my ICT/Computer Diploma at Computer School in affiliation to Waziri Umaru Federal Polytechnic Kebbi State. Also, Obtained my National Diploma in Public Administration and Management at Waziri Umaru Federal Polytechnic Birnin Kebbi, which i proceeded with Higher National Diploma at the same field and School. also obtained National Youth Service Corp Certificate.

I’m also Competent in Hausa and English with high ICT skill.

My name is Yasmin Mustapha Buba .I was born on September 1st 1998 in Tarauni LGA of Adamawa State.

I attended Lady Bird Nursery and Primary School ,Mundra Model School Mubi and I am currently a 300 Level student at the department of Medical Rehabilitation (Physiotherapy), University of Maiduguri, Borno State .
I joined the Humanitarian and Development Environment at the Age of 19 and I am passionate about Girls and Women since then. I am inspired by the likes of Malala Youzaisif , Priscilla Achapka and Margaret Ekpo . I want a society where every Woman and Girl lives without fear of Injustice and Discrimination.

My name is Toyin Oguntuase, I am currently studying Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution at National Open University of Nigeria.

I am strong willed and optimistic, an amazing listener and enthusiastic. While studying I was also working but presently I’m not. I’m a survival of a lot of circumstances and a fighter.

Rafiat Atanda is a Communications Officer with a leading financial institution, Advocate, quintessential Public Speaker, Host, Freelance Presenter with over five years of experience and Social Impact Maker.

In her capacity as a 2020 ONE Champion in Nigeria, she was privileged to join the high-level Tortoise G7bn Summit and shared her thoughts on the kind of leadership the world should be aiming for. Also, she has hosted a number of top-level events, judged several debate competitions, moderated a number of panel sessions and trained individuals in the art of excellent public speaking. A one-time presenter on LASU Radio 95.7FM and “Insight on Politics” on LTV, she continues to trailblaze and inspire action whenever she talks. She is the host of “TalkWithRaffy” on Instagram, a platform where she teaches people how to speak and communicate effectively.
Rafiat Atanda is passionate about women, girls, strong institutions as well as youth empowerment and involvement in politics.

Aminu Alhussaini born in Amanawa of Dange shuni local government area of Sokoto state in the late 90s. A graduate of BSc Political science from Sokoto state University also obtained a Diploma in Mass Communication and computer studies. Received several awards from YES Network Nigeria 2018, Best 2020 Caliphate Radio Broadcaster, and Commendation Letter from Vision FM Sokoto as the best program producer.
Currently working with Vision FM Sokoto as multimedia Journalist and Sokoto correspondent of Blueprint Manhaja Newspaper.
Experience as a media journalist focusing on basic education in Nigeria: As a journalist with a special keen interest on Basic Education, I can say the UBE there is yet to achieve its stated objectives. This is because, there are many children in Sokoto who instead of being into four walls of school,are wandering aimlessly in the streets begging and scavenging. These innocent kids were sent away by their parents to cities to acquire Islamic Education, but end up mostly begging for alms in the streets. In many villages in Sokoto state, kids cannot go to schools during the rainy season, because the normally accompany their parents to farms. The worst trend today is that insecurity is removing thousands of children out of school in some eastern part of Sokoto state.

Anibe Idajili is a Nigerian journalist and social impact advocate based in Niger State. She produces data-driven and engaging narratives that address the gaps in the delivery of basic education in Nigeria. In the course of her 6-year journalism career, her works have been published in TechCity, Internews Health Journalism Network, TheCable, TechNext, Africa- China Reporting Project, She Leads Africa, African Women in Media, YaLa Africa Press, and the Ebedi Literary Journal.

Anibe is a Voices for Change Fellow, a WanaData-GMMP Fellow, a NAREP Oil & Gas Media Fellow, a Climate Leadership Fellow, and an Africa-China Reporting Project (ACRP) grantee. When she is not working, she enjoys reading fiction and listening to old school music

Oluwafisayomi Olowu is a 22 years old Registered Nurse. An innovative and impact-driven SDG 3 advocate with a keen interest in Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR).

A member of the Youth Participatory Platform (YPP) for the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and a media influencer at HACEY Health Initiative. A certified leader from Leader’s Quarter and the Campus Representative at Ladies Connect Initiative. She volunteered with the Rage Against Rape (RAR) project, where she addressed the pressmen, during ‘Words On The Street’ awareness fighting incessant rape cases in Nigeria. She was the Project Ambassador for the European Union-United Nations Spotlight Initiative: Prevention of Campus Sexual Violence Programme, in which Women At Risk International Foundation (WARIF) was an implementing partner. She was selected as a Global Youth Voice Against GBV Ambassador 2020, by the Center for Peace Advocacy and Sustainable Development (CEPASDAfrica).
She has over 2 years of experience working and learning in the SRHR space; participating in training, volunteering at outreaches, organising webinars and speaking at global events. She is committed to ensuring access to SRHR information, and services, especially for girls and women; passionate about achieving Good Health and well-being for all.

Comfort Matthew is a graduate of Economics from the University of Jos. She is passionate about the development sector for youths especially in the aspect of education, which contributes in community development. She believes that anyone can be the positive change a community needs.
Comfort is determined to make a significant and lasting impact in her local community.

Bukky Shonibare is the Founder/Executive Director of Invictus Africa, a civic organization that promotes human rights and gender equality through data-driven and evidence-based advocacy, legal and policy review, and capacity development. Bukky is actively involved in many campaigns and advocacies aimed at advancing human rights; gender equality; women’s political representation; free, safe, and quality basic education; and peace and security.

Bukky holds a first class degree in Law (LL.B) from Baze University, Nigeria; and a
first class Bachelor’s degree (BSc) in Business Administration from SMC University,
Switzerland. She also has a Master of Laws (LLM) degree in International Law and
Development from the University of Nottingham, UK; and a Master’s degree in
Managing Peace and Security in Africa (MPSA) from Addis Ababa University,
Ethiopia. Bukky is currently studying for an MSc in International Human Rights Law
(IHRL) at the University of Oxford.

Bukky is a Ford Global Fellow, an Oxford-Commonwealth Scholar, a Developing
Solutions Scholar, a Mandela Washington Fellow, and a Malala Fund Education Champion.

Ola Omosebi  is a management and development consultant, and a multivalent self-motivated, passionate, innovative, foremost influential public speaker, and professional with versatile expertise cutting across capacity building, business development, report development, strategic planning, project management, communication strategy, public private dialogue, and research. He is the Managing Consultant/CE of Creole Mosaic, a consulting firm that offers Strategy & Advisory Services, Training & Capacity Building, PR & Report Development, as well as Youth Development. He is also the author of MondayWordCharge, a compilation of his weekly disruptive and transformative motivational quotes on social media.

Damilola Anwo-Ade is the Managing Partner of Sprout Digital Development Limited (Sprout) and the founder of CodeIT. Damilola has considerable ‘hands-on, client-facing, project-based experience in the NGO sector. Her broad range of experience includes delivering core ICT projects to successful conclusions and managing ICT networks across different work streams and cultures. Damilola has worked in various capacities as an ICT – Training Consultant, including with Intel, International Trade Centre, Multichoice, and many others. She has also worked on a number of project-based management or development roles, delivering successful strategic projects to aid educational or IT development globally. She has built a career supporting women in tech, promoting digital skills, including programming and coding skills, amongst Nigeria’s next generation.

Sola Fagorusi is a development sector professional currently leading the operations of Onelife Initiative — a youth-serving organization in Nigeria. He is versed in the thematic nuances of governance and policies, sexual and reproductive health and rights, and enterprise development with a fold of employability — thematic areas that Onelife Initiative programmes around. He has led the implementation of over 14 multi-year programs and projects targeted at young people (15 to 35 years). He had his first degree at the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, and also holds a master’s degree in Development Communication. He is currently studying Public Policy at a Ph.D. level.

Ute Louis Aondofa, a graduate of University of Jos with a BSc. In Sociology. A media enthusiast and cinematographer with a over 2 years experience. A very quiet guy but a good listener with a passion to be better every day as an individual at all levels (humanly and career-wise) and also as a team. Working as a media and Communication intern at YouthhubAfrica.

Medupin Olusegun Paul works with youth-focused groups and organisations to ensure quality service delivery to young people. He is a girl education advocate who is passionate about ensuring the right of women and girls. Olusegun thinks Skills development and job creation should be the next main discussion in sustainable development.
With about 9 years in youth development activities, Olusegun has been involved in championing sustainable innovations for youth empowerment and community development, with experience in Organisation support and management for non-profit. He spends most of his time at Youthhubafrica where he manages programs and continues to build skills.
An experienced trainer and facilitator but looking forward to a day when he will quit the city for a remote village and for a quiet life.

He has worked in the development sector for over 4 years largely in youth development and Ending violence against women. He oversees the day to smooth running of the organization, doubles as HR handles general logistics.
He has interest in women and child rights. He is also the National Secretary of Young Men’s Network Against Sexual and Gender Based Violence, and a member of The Girl Generation.

I am a strong finance professional with an M.sc and B.sc In Accounting who has over 7 years of experience as an internal auditor and credit control officer in the information technology, Non- Profit Organisation and Services Industry. A member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria. My desire for greatness has made me explore different sectors to be well-grounded in my career.

Nwaiwu Elizabeth Chiamaka is a graduate of Crop Science and Biotechnology from Imo State University, Owerri. I’m passionate about young people and affording them the access, information, and services, of life-changing information, initiatives, and opportunities, that will shape the viability of their very existence, in fairness, equity, and viability.

Augustine Onwe is a Women and Girls Rights Advocate who is passionate about promoting the rights and wellbeing of women and girls, development of communities, capacity building for young people and care/support for the most vulnerable in the society.
He is a proactive person, a data enthusiast, an effective community mobilizer and a good team player with over 5 years of experience working with organizations at different levels and in different programs. He holds a Bachelors Degree in Soil Science and currently works as a Program Assistant with YouthHubAfrica in Charge of the Field Office in Ebonyi State.

Shumtywahl is a microbiologist and a graduate from the University of Jos, Nigeria with a passion for humanitarian work, traveling and music. She is purpose driven and passionate about her work.

Victor I Audu is psychologist with a degree from plateau State’s University of Jos. He has diversified work experience with media firms as a video/graphics editor, a cameraman (both still and motion) and Information Technology. He is success driven, confident in his abilities, creative, a good team player and possess competence for linking people, strategy and performance. He has a remarkable directing skill, a good video cameraman as well as a creative photographer.
He is also a professional videographer/photographer with over 8 years’ extensive experience in custom and specialized video editing and videography/photography. Competent at capturing high quality images (still and motion) and organizing materials for capturing images (still and motion) while displaying confidence and professionalism at all times.

Hassan Nurudeen Olanrewaju is a graduate of Political Science from the University of Ibadan. He has over 3 years of experience working with young persons in increasing political participation and political education. Hassan believes that political participation is the bane of development in every society and a very staunch supporter of political pluralism.
His work with YouthHubAfrica revolves around Governance and Accountability.

Patience James Adaka from Cross River State. A graduate of History and International Relations University of Jos. Very affable,loves sightseeing and hiking. Possess experience in photo-editing and photography;loves capturing images that resonate.

Eunice Akoma hails from Abia state. She graduated with a degree in Accounting at Abia State University and she is currently undergoing her ICAN (Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria) program. She is a very determined, ambitious and disciplined young girl.

A sports lover and a basketball player.

Paulina ensures that the ambience around the office is always in good shape by routine maintenance. She also has an interest in hair-dressing and sings alongside other members of the choir at her local church. She looks forward to becoming a fashion designer in the nearest future.
She also assists in the purchase of office sundries and utilities.

Paulina ensures that the ambience around the office is always in good shape by routine maintenance. She also has an interest in hair-dressing and sings alongside other members of the choir at her local church. She looks forward to becoming a fashion designer in the nearest future.
She also assists in the purchase of office sundries and utilities.

Paulina ensures that the ambience around the office is always in good shape by routine maintenance. She also has an interest in hair-dressing and sings alongside other members of the choir at her local church. She looks forward to becoming a fashion designer in the nearest future.
She also assists in the purchase of office sundries and utilities.

Lydia Jummai Gara, a graduate of Entrepreneurship and Business Studies from the Federal University of Technology Minna.
She loves the development sector as she sees it as a platform to create change in her community and advocate for the rights of people in underserved communities especially women and girls.
She is currently a ONE Champion, a Peace First Grantee and loves to volunteer as she is currently volunteering with Girls Reaching Out to African Initiative.Lydia loves to write and play lawn tennis as a way to unwind.

Esther has 5 years’ experience cutting across advocacy for child health care, routine immunization against diseases, and good nutrition for proper growth, work with mothers – in proper health care and family planning at Family Health Clinic. She acquired skills in data entry while working on the USAID funded project (SIDHAS) at Family Health International (FHI) 360. She also has field experience on HIV/AIDS pre and post counselling while working with AMAC in collaboration with Institute of Human Virology Nigeria (IHVN).
An only girl child that is a graduate of Biochemistry from Federal University of Technology, Minna. She is well-organized, focused, hardworking, reliable, confident team player individual and a committed, motivated individual with passion for gender equality, social inclusion and child protection.

Abigail Isuwa is a.

She works as an Office Assistant at Youthhubafrica and she loves travelling, singing and meeting people.

Precious Tega is a graduate of University of Jos with a BSc. in Zoology. She has spent years equipping herself with media skills; She is proficient in skills such as video editing, social media management and content creation. She is passionate about preserving memories in outstanding videos and pictures.

She works as the Communications Assistant at YouthHubAfrica and she loves to watch movies.

Cynthia Adaobi Okpala is a graduate of English and Literature from the University of Benin.
Apart from being a digital communications strategist, she is passionate about education and hopes to reform Nigeria’s educational system one day.
She is a YALI fellow and Their world ambassador.

She is currently a communications assistant at YouthHub Africa.

Emmanuel Ajibola is a Web Developer/Graphic Designer with a degree in Computer Science from Joseph Ayo  Babalola University, Ikeji Arakeji, Osun State, Nigeria. He is dedicated to working hard to make positive contributions, and he is proficient in Hardware technical skills and software diagnostics. He enjoys watching Sci_Fi Movies.

He works as an IT Officer at YouthHubAfrica.

Peter Ogah Ejegwoya was born on April 20th 1989, had his secondary, tertiary and post-graduate education at Aveco Model College Makurdi, Federal University of Agriculture Makurdi and Usman Fodio University Sokoto respectively from where he holds a Senior Secondary School Certificate, a BSc in Industrial Physics and a Post-graduate diploma in Education. Peter is a grassroots and community development enthusiast who is passionate about improving access to quality education for the vulnerable (girl-child, children orphaned due to violence), ending all forms of violence against women and girls, ending violence and discrimination against persons living with disabilities, improving citizens versus government relationship towards holding public office holders to account. Peter Ogah has in the last five years helped to implement a couple of projects few of which are; STIC ( Strengthening Indigenous Communities) project of Teenage Network with support from Action Aid, SAGE (Supporting Advancement for Gender Equality) with support from NDI and UN Women, Covid-19 Accountability and Transparency radio program with support from Enough Is Enough and a host of others. Peter Ogah is a youth and grassroots mobilizer for Yiaga Africa, a 2017 ONE Champion and a 2020 fellow of the Open Minds Young Voices program of Friedrich-Elbert Stiftung Nigeria.

Racheal Inegbedion is a global social development professional that utilises technology, entrepreneurship, mentorship and education to advocate for the potential workforce and for persons with special needs (disabilities).

Racheal has over 9 years of technical and non technical experiences with private, public and non profit organisations to achieve desired outputs across Africa and Europe.
She became one of the winners of the 2019 Ten Africa Global Social Thinkers championed by Ashoka and the British Council. She was also awarded the 2019 Future Women in Africa Award for her social impact on society.
She is a 2020/2021 Mandela Washington Fellow, a program of the U.S. Department of State with funding provided by the U.S. Government and administered by International Research & Exchanges Board (IREX). She was announced and recognised by the United Nations Secretary-general Envoy on youth as one of the 10 young leaders inspired to change the world during the covid-19 crisis.
Her Project Technical/Vocational Education/Training For Special Needs Young Adults in Low-Middle Income Countries was awarded for the best innovative practices in employment and ICT for persons with disabilities by the Zero Project which took place from February 10th to February 12th, 2021 in Vienna.

Odunola is a social entrepreneur with experience in advocacy, teamwork and strategic planning. She is the team lead of The Health City, a social enterprise that focuses on improving the health and wellbeing of adolescents and young people by providing them with preventive health information and services.

An advocate against SGBV, Odunola has previously volunteered with the UNICEF/UNFPA joint project to end Female Genital Mutilation as a social media advocate and she has also volunteered with UNFPA as a youth social media advocate on their campaign to increase access of Adolescents to their sexual and reproductive health rights.

She is also currently the coordinator of the Gender-Based Violence prevention initiative at Adolescent Friendly Research Initiative and Care (ADOLFRIC), an NGO that focuses on Adolescent Health. She is a 4th-year medical student of Ekiti state university who is interested in media and Health Tech, particularly the application of Artificial Intelligence in healthcare

Odunola is a multifaceted solution and result-driven social entrepreneur. Her biggest dream is to “leave the world better than she met it”.

Cynthia Vopwa Matthew is a graduate of Accounting from Redeemers University ede, Osun State.

Inioluwa Obianuju Amole, a 14-year old girl of St. Louis Girls’ Secondary School, Bompai, Kano State. She is in Senior Secondary School One (SS1).

Inioluwa is joining other young girls to capture her experiences since the Coronavirus pandemic started and schools were locked down in Nigeria since March of this year.

While recounting why she decide to join the project, she mentioned that although her passion has always been to become a professional photographer, her main drive was because “many people do not have the opportunity to benefit from free photography classes so I am happy to join a free class where starter parks were also provided”.

Ini loves reading, writing and traveling and Covid has affected her by making her education to be mobile based and internet dependent.

I am a reporter with Cable Newspaper Limited, publishers of TheCable online newspaper. I am currently based in Abuja and cover a range of issues in the development, politics and health sectors. I do also cover the education sector and have had about three years of professional experience as a journalist.

Omileha Odey is a Media Personality and Radio host, with interest in child/youth advocacy, economic development, family wellbeing and event management.

She anchors the Youth programme “Trailblazers “, the programme on Illicit Financial flows ” The Conduit”, the family programme “Love Circle” and the station’s flagship current affairs programme “Burgami” on 92.1 Vision FM.

She has great time management and physical organization skills, can adapt to new problems and readjust as needed to complete an assignment.

Ojoma Akor is the Health Editor of Daily Trust newspaper. She has been working as a Journalist over the years. Some of her duties includes reporting and editing stories on health, women and children issues. Before her appointment into the current position, she was a reporter, and Head, Gender Desk from 2011 to 2015. She has published several articles on health and children and gender issues from 2008 to date. Akor was born on November 6, 1983 in Kogi State, Nigeria. She holds a BA degree and MSc in Mass Communication from Kogi State University, Anyigba and Benue State University, Makurdi respectively.
She has also won and been nominated for awards including the PACFaH Media Awards, Nordica Media Merit Award and several awards within her organization Daily Trust.

Tukur Ibrahim was born on 16/03/1982 in Sokoto town of Sokoto State. He attended Army Children School Gusau, where he obtained his primary school certificate and then proceeded to Sani Dingyadi Unity School. In 2002, he got admission in Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto and received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Applied Chemistry.
He is currently working with Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria as a producer. Tukur has passion for his job, likes for making Research and dislikes laziness.

Saratu Zubairu is a media practitioner working with vision FM Sokoto. She is a presenter, reporter news caster, producer and editor. Saratu is a co-founder “children meet the mentors initiative” that is voluntary working on impacting the lives of children.

Abubakar Ahmad Maishanu, born in the ancient city of Kano in the late 80s where he obtained his Primary and Secondary school certificates in the same city. As a person that has a strong passion in humanitarian Journalism, proceeded to Bayero University, Kano where he studied B.Sc Mass Communication with specialization in Print Media.
Maishanu is an ardent speaker of injustice especially when it has to do with less privileged which made him to join Abuja Express Newspaper and Express Radio Kano as their Jigawa State Correspondent in 2016 and currently working with Premium Times an online newspaper that specialized in investigative Journalism. Maishanu hobbies includes writing, tourism and meeting new people.

Zuwaira Salisu Bawale, born on the 4th of December 1984, is a graduate of English literature from Usmanu Danfodiyo University
Sokoto.
She currently works at Radio Nigeria, Equity FM Birnin- Kebbi as a Correspondent and Newscaster

Adeyemi Ibrahim Olarotimi is a freelance Journalist of The Nation Newspaper and the President of the Nationof Campus Journalists, Sokoto state. He was also the former Editor of The News Digest, a local news agency in Sokoto state. As a journalist, activist and public analyst, he writes passionately on youths’ development, child rights and campus life and has special interest in investigative journalism He is a native of Oyo state who is based in Sokoto.

So far, he has published two in-depth/investigative stories on Premium Times and Sahara Reporters, respectively. Below are the links to the works published:

• FROM MARRIAGE TO NEGLECT: The Anguish of Sokoto Underage Brides
• BORN TO SUFFER: Tears From The Sokoto’s Forgotten Children

 

Aliyu Ibrahim Idris, born on the 15th of July 1983 in Kaura Namoda Local Government of Zamfara State, a graduate of B.Sc Sociology obtained from Usmanu Dan Fodiyo University Sokoto in 2008.
He works in Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (Kaduna National Station) as Producer under Programmes Department since 12th of November 2012 till date. As a Programs Producer, He believes this workshop would aid his production skills and increase his awareness on issues relating children and their welfare as members of the society.

Olajuyitan Olabisi Ifeoluwa is a 16-year-old girl of Methodist Secondary School Favos, Ibadan. She is in Senior Secondary School Three (SS3).

Her passion for photography made her join the Girls Documenting Covid project where other seven young girls that were selected from different communities in Nigeria are participating for six weeks of capacity building in photography and videography skills.

In her own words, “I joined this project to know more about photography and to become a better photographer during and after the classes”. She loves listening to music and eating.

 

Aishatu Isma’il is 14 years old in Junior Secondary School 3 (JSS3) at Government Day Secondary School, Jambutu, Yola in Adamawa State.

She is part of the eight young girls selected to document their experiences in this Covid period. She received training on photography and videography with other girls and also took pictures with the phone that was provided for her before the training to carry out the activities.

Ruth Jalo is 20 years old from Jimeta in Yola, Adamawa State. She is in Senior Secondary School Two (SS2) at Government Secondary School Guyuk.

Her hobbies are sewing, listening to music, and stories. She said her education has been badly hit by the Coronavirus pandemic as she couldn’t attend classes for almost a year now and education to her is “not only a key to success but also my way of life just like a culture to me”.

Chisom Onuoha Blessing lives in Yaba Lagos. She is 15 years old and attends Surulere Girls Senior Secondary School. A public secondary school in Yaba, Lagos State. She was happy to have been nominated to join other seven young girls to build their capacity in photography, interact with mentors, network with one another, and also carry out mobile photography for a period of six weeks. She is most happy to benefit from such an opportunity to learn quality, but free photography classes as this will help shape her future ambitions.

Her hobbies are singing, storytelling and laughing. She enjoys her own rules and loves to meet up with priorities she sets for herself. She has been affected by Covid-19 because her learning process was stopped, but with the help of the phone that was handed over to her, she was able to enjoy some online classes like the Girls Documenting Covid photography class and some others.

Ogunbowale Oladayo is Clergy, a media professional, involved in youth development, a Peace, democracy, and good governance advocate and social media buff. His experience spans across project incubation, execution, and management, developing social media campaigns for social causes and policy development for youth organizations and government agencies.

In April 2019, he completed a broadcast journalism training organised by US Consulate General, Lagos and facilitated by an ex CNN senior producer; Prof Jennifer Thomas from Howard University.

He is a 2018 fellow of the Youthhub Africa Media Advocacy Fellowship supported by Malala fund. In June 2015, he was among the 22-youth delegate from Nigeria who attended the United States Institute of Peace (USIP) organized ‘Leadership, Conflict Management and Peacebuilding’ training programme in Kampala, Uganda.

He is currently Head; Business Development Unit, Program producer (Development Today) and News analyst at Metropolitan Broadcasting Services, owners of IBR 92.5FM and IATV.

According to Okoh Patricia, her expectation to participate in the project is to “be able to edit great photos and make good videos after the training” and that was why she wanted to take part in the programme. She is a 17-year-old girl of Government Secondary School Garki, Area 10 in Senior Secondary School Two (SS2).

She lives in Abuja with her parents. Her hobbies are singing, cooking, and swimming. Covid-19 has affected her study habit as she doesn’t study as much as she used to do when schools were fully operational.

Maseiyete Titilayo is a member of YouthHubAfrica’s out-of-school Dora Club in Waru community in Abuja to take part in this project. She is 15 and in Senior Secondary School One (SS1). Her school is Junior Secondary School, Apo Resettlement in Abuja.

“I take education seriously as it is very important to me and the only way to make me become who I want to be but my education has been affected by Covid as I couldn’t go to school, study properly and attempt my Junior WAEC in time”.

Her hobbies are dancing, reading and photography.

 

I am looking forward to learning new skills and to influence a broad range of outcomes in my life that can lead to the development of my personal, professional and academic career”, these were the words of Joyce Emerenini at the beginning of the Girls Documenting Covid project.

Joyce is from Owerri in Imo State. This 15-year-old girl is so passionate about becoming a professional photographer which is why she signed up to join other young girls to learn photography skills and carry out mobile photography by documenting her Covid experiences. She is a Senior Secondary School One (SS1) student of Superstar Secondary School, Owerri.

One of her hobbies is reading, she enjoys reading to improve her knowledge, skills, and strategies to become an independent reader. She also sings as a member of the youth choir in her church while she enjoys solving puzzles. Joyce, “Covid-19 has affected me in many ways but the major one being that it has affected the way I learn, I now depend on online learning which cost a lot of data for effective learning plus I no longer have a sense of stimulation that is provided by the environment and I have less opportunity to be with my friends which is essential for good mental well-being.

Confidence Oluebube Nwowo is a graduate of Foreign languages and literatures from the University of Port Harcourt.
She’s passionate about helping people and changing lives. She is a calm and free spirited lady, a bilinguist, a good team player, a passionate baker, and a good listener.
She works at YouthHubAfrica as a Communication assistant Intern.

Danielle Soba is a project management professional who is passionate about equitable,community-centered development on a local, regional, and global level. Her work aims to reduce systemic barriers that prevent the most vulnerable from having a seat at the decision-making table. Driven by a commitment to equity and inclusion, Danielle’s strengths are helping organizations within the social sector build their capacity to achieve their community and social impact mission. Danielle’s experience includes work in advocacy, community organizing, youth mobilization, capacity building, civic engagement, education, and African development.

Debra Anditi Ajwang is the Company Secretary and Head of Legal Development Bank of Kenya. Debra holds a Bachelor of Laws from Moi University and is a Certified Public Secretary (C.P.S (K) and an Associate Member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitration (ACIArb). With a career in Financial Services, which spans more than 18 years, Debra has served as a Legal Manager & Company Secretarial professional in top tier Banks in Kenya, notably Absa, Kenya Commercial Bank, Co-operative Bank, Family Bank, and UBA Bank. Before venturing into financial services, Debra worked in the firm of Hamilton Harrison & Mathews (now Dentons H.H.M) and also the N.G.O sector, where she championed the rights of women & children, a cause she is passionate about. 

Professor Cristina D’Alessandro, Ph.D., is responsible for statistical cooperation with Sub-Saharan Africa at the French national statistical institute (Insee). She is a member of the Centre on Governance of the University of Ottawa (Canada), a Senior Research Fellow at the Research Centre PRODIG (Université Paris 1 Panthéon Sorbonne), France, and an Honorary Associate Professor at Riara University in Nairobi, Kenya. Economic geographer with more than 20 years of teaching and research experience in prestigious institutions such as Sciences-Po Paris, she serves as an international expert with various organizations and institutions, including the World Bank, the African Development Bank, and the United Nations.

Ange UMUTONI  is a pharmacist who graduated from a leading pharmacy school with honors at the University of Rwanda. She has a deep passion for improving healthcare outcomes in her community. Ange is involved in various programs at HDI that aim to increase access to quality healthcare services for underprivileged communities, Health advocacy, and youth empowerment. In addition to her work with the Health Development Initiative, Ange is an active youth ambassador for the East African Community, for which she served as the regional coordinator. She uses her platform to advocate for meaningful youth participation and leadership development in the region.

Ayodamope is a student at Bowen University, pursuing a degree in public health. She enjoys listening to music, watching movies, helping others, brainstorming business ideas, and engaging in hands-on work.

Temidayo is a biotechnology student at Nile University of Nigeria. With a passion for integrating science and innovation, he is committed to advancing sustainable development in Africa. Beyond his academic pursuits, he enjoys playing football, exploring new places, and listening to music, balancing a dynamic lifestyle with his dedication to impactful change.

Abraham Solomon is a Graduate of Business Education from the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. An Advocate for good Democratic Governance, Credible elections, Gender equality and an SDGsStoryTeller. Possessing exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, Abraham Solomon excel at building strong relationships and fostering trust. Known for his accuracy and attention to detail, Abraham Solomon is adept at crafting compelling narratives and delivering key messages. His passion for understanding diverse perspectives makes him an effective listener and collaborator. Committed to achieving excellence, thriving in dynamic environments and contributing significantly to team success. He is a Trainer, Teacher and a Transformer.