Godwin Igber
(He/Him)
As seen in:
Real Broadcasting Network
Covers:
Human Angle, Media, Health, Education, Current Affairs, Foreign Affairs...
Doesn't Cover:
NONE
Interview
What was your first job as a journalist?
Reporter and Online Sub-editor
How is social media changing news?
It's social media first before full publication on conventional media platforms.
What does it mean to be a journalist?
It means to be a storyteller, telling stories that shape perspectives and spark change.
What's your favorite social network?
Facebook
Why did you become a journalist?
To hold government to account, amplify the voices of the voiceless, advocate press freedom and solutions journalism.
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
I was the President of Press Club at High School, writing and presenting news. At the university, I presented with the Campus Radio Station.
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
For now, it's the story of 'How gaps in Public Transportation fuel One Chance Attacks in Abuja'.
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
1. Prepare to become a multimedia journalist in the 21st century.
2. Be intentional about all your reportage and presentations - to hold government to account, amplify the voices of the voiceless and focus on a solution based journalism.
When's the best time to pitch you?
Anytime in the evening.
What's your favorite drink?
WATER
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
Many Publications: BBC, Premium Times, HumAngle, International Centre for Investigative Reporting...
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
For human angle stories, people often look at the victimization of the society rather than the solution to their challenges.
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