Local Journalism

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:

Nkiru Ekwo

Media Education Development Initiatives Africa (MEDIA)

Email: nkuc.ekwo@mediafrica.org

Phone: 0803 571 8556

Website: www.mediafrica.org

MEDIA Launches Statewide Campaign to Strengthen Civic Information and

Local Journalism in Enugu

Enugu, Nigeria — July 4, 2025 — The Media Education Development Initiatives Africa

(MEDIA) is proud to announce the launch of a groundbreaking campaign aimed at

securing legislation to support civic information, local news, and community storytelling

across Enugu State.

This initiative calls on good governance advocates, community members, students,

journalists, legislators, and supporters to raise their voices—from emails and op-eds to

social media shares and word-of-mouth—to make civic information a statewide priority.

“A well-informed public is the foundation of a thriving democracy,

” said Nkiru Ekwo,

Executive Vice – President at MEDIA. “This campaign is about ensuring that every

community in Enugu has access to trusted, local news and the tools to tell their own

stories.”

Key Goals of the Campaign Include:

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Continued funding for trusted newsrooms serving diverse communities in Enugu

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A statewide paid internship program for young journalists

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Support for bi-lingual news and underserved communities

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Ongoing training for citizens to cover public meetings and hold leaders

accountable

MEDIA invites all stakeholders to join the movement and share this message widely.

Together, we can build a more informed and empowered Enugu State.

How to Get Involved:

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Share the campaign using the hashtag #SaveLocalNews

Write to your local legislator in support of civic information funding

Publish an op-ed or blog post about the importance of local journalism

Follow MEDIA on social media for updates and resourcesAbout MEDIA:

The Media Education Development Initiatives Africa (MEDIA) is a nonprofit organization

affiliated with the Faculty of Mass Communications at the Institute of Management and

Technology, Enugu. MEDIA is dedicated to promoting media literacy, civic engagement,

and community storytelling across Africa. The organization works to empower citizens

with the tools and knowledge to participate meaningfully in democratic life.