Introduction to the HumAngle Fellowship
A staff member of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Martha Agas, is among 10 journalists selected for the maiden HumAngle Fellowship for Reporting Conflict and Missing Persons (HCMPF). The fellowship is organised by HumAngle in collaboration with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC).
Objective of the Fellowship
It aims to strengthen journalists’ capacity for trauma-informed conflict reporting and promote awareness on the missing persons crisis in Nigeria. Agas, an Editor and Assistant Chief Correspondent with NAN, is known for her commitment to reporting on vulnerable and marginalised communities, a passion that has earned her recognition and awards from various organisations.
Selection Process
In a statement on Tuesday, HumAngle’s Managing Editor, Hauwa Nuhu, said the selected fellows are mid-career and senior journalists drawn from both local and international media organisations. She said over 200 applications were received during the two-week application window, adding that the final 10 participants emerged after a rigorous shortlisting and interview process.
Training and Expectations
According to her, the selected fellows are expected to arrive in Abuja on Nov. 3, ahead of the three-day training scheduled for Nov. 4 to Nov. 6. Nuhu noted that the ICRC has consistently supported efforts to trace missing persons and reunite families affected by conflict, while also providing psychological and economic assistance to victims. She added that HumAngle has carried out extensive work on missing persons, particularly in Nigeria’s North-East, documenting thousands of cases through its Missing Persons Dashboard.
Training Curriculum
“The training will equip participants with practical skills in human-centred conflict reporting, ethical journalism, and psychological well-being for reporters,” she said. She added that experts from HumAngle and the ICRC would facilitate the sessions.
List of Fellows
Other fellows include Patricia Ononye (AIT), Ben Ezeamalu (Reuters), Stephen Kenechi (The Cable), Rahima Dokaji (Daily Trust), and Yakubu Mohammed (Premium Times). Also included are Olisah Chukwuma (DW), Hauwa Maikeffi (Beyond the Pages), Anibe Idajili (CrisPNG) and Abubakar Abdullahi, a Freelancer.
Conclusion
The HumAngle Fellowship for Reporting Conflict and Missing Persons is a significant step towards promoting awareness on the missing persons crisis in Nigeria and strengthening journalists’ capacity for trauma-informed conflict reporting. With the support of the ICRC, the fellowship is poised to make a positive impact on the lives of those affected by conflict.
FAQs
Q: What is the HumAngle Fellowship for Reporting Conflict and Missing Persons?
A: The HumAngle Fellowship for Reporting Conflict and Missing Persons is a fellowship programme organised by HumAngle in collaboration with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to strengthen journalists’ capacity for trauma-informed conflict reporting and promote awareness on the missing persons crisis in Nigeria.
Q: Who are the selected fellows?
A: The selected fellows include Martha Agas (NAN), Patricia Ononye (AIT), Ben Ezeamalu (Reuters), Stephen Kenechi (The Cable), Rahima Dokaji (Daily Trust), Yakubu Mohammed (Premium Times), Olisah Chukwuma (DW), Hauwa Maikeffi (Beyond the Pages), Anibe Idajili (CrisPNG) and Abubakar Abdullahi, a Freelancer.
Q: What is the duration of the training?
A: The training is scheduled to take place from Nov. 4 to Nov. 6.
Q: What is the objective of the training?
A: The objective of the training is to equip participants with practical skills in human-centred conflict reporting, ethical journalism, and psychological well-being for reporters.
