Uchenna Igwe
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Covering development issues, beyond the single story.🎖️
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https://muckrack.com/uchenna-igwe/articles 27-05-2019 05:44:21
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This clearly reinforces the need for us, as Africans, to tell our own stories. Well done Simi Jolaoso.
A truly unforgettable story ❤️ In May last year, Ochirvaani embarked on a monumental bike ride from his home in Mongolia to fulfil his dream of visiting Old Trafford for the first time He is a huge Manchester United fan, and his favourite player and inspiration is Wayne Rooney When he
Nigeria and Uganda: Into the woods. A collaborative investigation by Uchenna Igwe 🇳🇬, james onono ojok 🇺🇬 & ZAM Magazine reveals that amid millions spent to “save trees”, large elite timber logging networks in Uganda & Nigeria were given free reign by authorities. buff.ly/3USWKrS
The Ugandan and Nigerian governments receive millions in donations to protect forests and stop deforestation. However, these governments are linked to powerful logging syndicates. Grantees Ashawo journalist, Uchenna Igwe, & james onono ojok report for ZAM Magazine. pulitzercenter.org/stories/woods
DUBAWA, in partnership with NEDemocracy, is conducting a two-day fact-checking and digital verification workshop ahead of the upcoming Ghana election in December. Participants include regional representatives of the #NCCEGHANA, National Media Comm, Ghana Community Radio Network, and Ministry of Information.
I’m happy to announce that I’ve been awarded a fully funded scholarship by the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office to pursue MA Media Practice for Dev. and Social Change University of Sussex -1st in the world for Development studies. Can’t wait to begin this journey. Grateful to God almighty