Journalist

Ojoma Akor

Based in:

Abuja, Nigeria

English

I'm the health editor of Daily Trust newspaper, a national daily in Nigeria. I have over a decade experience covering health, science, gender and development among others. I have also received several international awards, fellowships and investigative story grants. I am a fellow of the International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) and media fellow of the International AIDS Society (IAS).

Expertise

Mediums
Documentary
Multi-Media
Newspaper
Topics
Health Equity
Mental Health
Youth Mental Health

Offers

Discussing story ideas
Providing mentorship to help others develop their practice
Connecting people with others in my region
Advice on creating culture change in a newsroom

Asks

Brainstorming story ideas
Finding a mentor to help me develop my practice
Networking with people in my region
Learning how to pitch as a freelancer

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