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

Olonilua Morenikeji E.Y is a broadcast journalist, menstrual hygiene and a gender justice advocate based in Jos plateau state Nigeria.
In my 7 years of experience in the media, I started focusing on women and girls in 2018, especially the girl child, how policies in Nigeria including in the educational sector affects them. Renny, as I am fondly called, loves to travel, meet people and spend quality time with my family.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.