CJID shortlists 15 journalists for its maiden journalism excellence award

By Marvellous Gbadegesin On Nov 27, 2024

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The Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID) has shortlisted 15 journalists for its maiden Excellence in Journalism Awards.

CJID said the journalists were outstanding and their works were impactful and addressed critical issues across Africa.

In a statement posted on its website, the CJID said 15 journalists, who authored 13 reports, were shortlisted from a pool of 388 entries received from seven countries across West Africa.

SolaceBase reports that the categories are Best Fact-check in West Africa, Best Health Reporting in West Africa, Best Climate Change Reporting in West Africa, Best Solutions Journalism in West Africa, Best Community Reporting in West Africa, Best Reporting on Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV), Best Campus Journalist and Best Reporting on Social Accountability.

The statement said the panel of judges is chaired by Ajibola Amzat, the Editor, Centre for Collaborative Investigative Journalism (CCIJ).

Other members of the panel, comprising distinguished professionals across Africa and beyond, are Stella Din-Jacob; Director of News, TVC, Adeolu Adekola; Project Manager, Centre for Investigative Journalism, London; and Kent Mensah, the Chief Ghana Correspondent, The Africa Report.

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Shortlisted Candidates

The shortlisted candidates are Kunle Adebajo (HumAngle, Nigeria); Bettina Nwelih (News Central, Nigeria); Kwetey Nartey (Joy News, Ghana); Jemilat Nasiru (The Cable, Nigeria); Yero Bah (Nigeria Health Watch, The Gambia/Nigeria); Olayide Soaga (Prime Progress, Nigeria); Manasseh-Azure Awuni, Adwoa Adobea Owusu, and Evans Aziamor-Mensah (The Fourth Estate, Ghana).

Others include Manasseh Mbachii (Premium Times, Nigeria); Juliet Buna (African Women in Media, Nigeria); Godwin Asediba (Media General, Ghana); Kabir Yusuf (Premium Times, Nigeria); Jamiu Folarin (Rock City FM, Nigeria) and Prosper Ishaya (Social Voices, Nigeria).

The awards, launched in 2024, exemplify CJID’s dedication to promoting journalism that fosters accountability, transparency, and development across the continent.

The statement added that the winners will be honoured at CJID’s 10th-anniversary dinner and awards ceremony on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, in Abuja.

This event forms part of the CJID 2024 Media and Development Conference, bringing together media professionals, innovators, and thought leaders to discuss the transformative role of media and technology in strengthening democracy and development in Africa.

“We are excited to recognize the exceptional contributions of these journalists to the African media landscape. Their work embodies the principles of integrity, innovation, and impact that CJID seeks to promote,” the statement said.