Date:
Wednesday, December 3 – Thursday, December 4, 2025

Time:
09:00 AM – 5:00 PM (WAT) each day

Location:
Kaduna, Nigeria

Event Description:

The Africa Media Development Foundation (AMDF) invites journalists, media professionals, students, development experts, researchers, and civil society actors to the 9th Africa Conference on Development Journalism (ACDJ2025)—a leading platform focused on the role of media in Africa’s inclusive development.

This year’s theme, “Media, Inclusive Development: A Call to Action for Africa’s Future,” sets the stage for critical conversations around the power of journalism in shaping equitable progress across the continent.

Over two dynamic days, participants will engage in:

• Inspiring keynotes and plenaries
• In-depth panel sessions and symposiums
• Breakout discussions on development challenges and media innovations
• A special Media Awards Ceremony honoring excellence in development reporting

Whether you’re an experienced journalist or a rising voice in media, ACDJ2025 is a space to connect, collaborate, and contribute to Africa’s development story.

Confirmed Speakers Include:

• Dr. Yila Umaru – Managing Director, Agriproject Intl Ltd
• Sekyen Dadik – Executive Director, AMDF
• Hyedima Waha – Software Developer & Tech Advocate

Opportunities:

• Present research or media projects
• Apply for the Media Engagement Scholarship
• Network with changemakers in journalism and development
• Attend practical breakout sessions and hands-on discussions

Registration Fees:

• Nigerian Participants: ₦10,000
• Nigerian Students: ₦3,000
• International Participants: $75
• International Students: $30

Note: Presenters pay a separate abstract submission fee.
Scholarships available for select journalists.

Registration & Inquiries:

Visit: https://conference.amdf-centre.org
Email: conference@amdf-centre.org

Join us in Kaduna for ACDJ2025 and be part of Africa’s leading platform for media and development.