What was your first job as a journalist?
Campus reporter
Have you ever used a typewriter?
No. I haven't.
How is social media changing news?
There are lots of information on the platform. Generally, it promotes disinformation. This sabotages the efforts of genuine journalism
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
Hauwa Shaffii Nuhu and Kiki Mordi
What does it mean to be a journalist?
It is fulfilling.
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
None yet.
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
Will be decided as they come.
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Google doc, Adobe Creative Suite.
What's your favorite social network?
Facebook.
Who do you wish followed you?
Sir David Attenborough.
Why did you become a journalist?
Because I am passionate about demanding accountability from duty bearers and influencing positive change for the progress of my community. And journalism is the best platform to achieve that.
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
Yes. It was a radio station. And I worked as a news reporter and program anchor.
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
Investigating climate financing in Nigeria's conflict zones.
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Get a decent training. Read. Know what interests you in the profession. Then pick a role model to emulate.
When's the best time to pitch you?
Evenings.
What's the best pitch you ever got?
Investigating the human cost of insecurity and climate change in Nigeria's North-East.
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
None yet.
What's your favorite drink?
Water
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
Hanging out with friends.
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
The New York Times.
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
Climate Change isn't real. It is just another way of making money.
