Few Among the things we do
Press Freedom Advocacy
we have a dedicated desk that tracks and documents press freedom violation cases in Africa. All verified cases are published on our press freedom website https://pressfreedomafrica.amdf-centre.org/. The desk is responsible for advocating press freedom and providing support to oppressed journalists where possible.
Media Trainings
We build capacity of journalists to strengthen their reporting and skills in Advocacy, Development and Investigative Journalism; to strengthen their messages, and engage their communities.
We have run projects based on beats including education, environment, food security, health, and security among others
Journalism Conference
Africa Conference on Development Journalism (ACDJ) is an annual gathering of journalists, media executives, academics, development partners and CSOs, to discuss development journalism and SDGs, among others. It is also meant to create a community of learning that will support the growth of Development Journalism in Africa.
Notable Activites
MEDIA CLINIC
A forum where various media stakeholders meet to discuss trending issues in the media and raise concerns, and insight/observation.
MEDIA LECTURE
Named after a Nigerian Journalist who went missing in 1996 highlights various issues and challenges faced by journalists in Africa.
EDITORS FORUM
A space where editors meet under the tutulage of a veteran to discuss best practices and approaches to news editing
MEDIA EXECUTIVES
Where Media Executives meet to discuss on funding model and social responsibilities of the media
Notable Projects
INVESTIGATIVE TRIP
In 2015 – 2020, we supported journalists to embark on investigative trips to communities
MISINFORMATION
In 2022, we sensitized communities on how to differentiate fake information from news with credible source
GIRLS EDUCATION
In 2018 – 2019, we supported Kaduna State in Drafting a policy for free and cumpulsary education for girls up to secondary school level.
END VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN
Advocated for an end to Violence Ageanist Women and Girls in Kaduna State
Testimonials
AMDF is a household name in media training in northern Nigeria. Many of us across the region have benefitted from their trainings.
We appreciate all the effort and energy invested in us. Kudos to you, AMDF.
Hauwa Bata
Radio Nigeria, Peace FM Maiduguri, Nigeria
AMDF supported me to undertake investigative assignments which drew governments’ attention leading to service delivery in Nigerian communities.
I intend to build further skills around investigative journalism.
Asma’u Yawo Halilu
Voice of Nigeria
I am privileged to have undergone series of capacity building that over time improved my career – courtesy of AMDF.
When it comes to providing quality training to media practitioners in Northern Nigeria, I give it to AMDF.
Sola Ojo
Go Broad Sheet News, Nigeria
Counters
PROJECTS EXECUTED
JOURNALISTS TRAINED
MEDIA awards PRESENTED
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Our Team
Sekyen Dadik
Executive Director
Zhiroh Jatau
Press Freedom Manager
Gimbiya Sambo
Senior Program Officer Finance
Norice Emmanuel
Programme Officer AJN
Hannatu Mato
Communication Manager
Mohamed Nur Franca
AMDF Somalia Rep
Joel Honore Kouam
AMDF Rep Senega
Latest Posts
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Call for Entries: 2025 AMDF Journalist of the Year Award
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