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Hopewell Chin’ono, David Hundeyin, and the Feminist Coalition win African Journalism Prize

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5 years ago

February 22, 2021

Investigative journalists Hopewell Chin’ono, David Hundeyin, and gender advocacy group – Feminist Coalition (FemCo) are winners of the Garfield People Journalism Prize for Africa 2020 (PJPA). In its second year, the PJPA 2020 comes with a $3,000 reward for the selected journalists and $15,000 worth of strategic communications support to FemCo from Gatefield. This announcement was made by Adewunmi Emoruwa, the founder of the award on Monday in Nigeria’s capital, Abuja.

Zimbabwean journalist Hopewell Chin’ono is the People Journalist for Africa 2020. “We selected Hopewell for his investigative reporting on the COVID-19 procurement corruption in Zimbabwe. This report stopped this corrupt activity and forced the sack of the country’s health minister.

“David Hundeyin is the People Journalist for Informed Commentary 2020. We selected David for his exposé on the draconian Infectious Diseases Bill under consideration by Nigeria’s House of Representatives during the COVID-19 lockdown. This report led to the withdrawal of this proposed legislation, which would have imperilled Nigerians’ fundamental human rights.

“The Feminist Coalition are the winners of the People Newsmaker for Social Justice Award. We selected FemCo for their exceptional leadership that rallied an unprecedented nationwide and global response against the injustice of police brutality in Nigeria.”

PJPA is a public service journalism initiative to recognise and reward journalists, citizen reporters, and social justice newsmakers in Africa. The 2019 award was won by investigative journalists; Fisayo Soyombo, and Kiki Mordi. A public presentation of the award will hold in May 2021 in a yet to be decided format.

About the winners

Hopewell Chin’ono

Hopewell Chin’ono is a documentary filmmaker and international journalist with several years of experience in print and broadcast journalism. He was formerly at the BBC before returning to Zimbabwe to make his award-winning documentary “Pain in My Heart” which won the 2008 CNN African Journalist of the year award. He has received several awards and fellowships including the 2008 Archbishop Desmond Tutu Leadership Award and the Kaiser Family Foundation Award for Excellence in HIV/AIDS Reporting in Africa, the Tutu Fellowship in African Leadership award for Oxford Business school, and the Nieman Fellowship.

David Hundeyin

David Hundeyin is an international journalist with affiliations such as CNN Africa, Africa Report, Business Day, and TheScoopNG. David is a reporter for NewsWire Nigeria, where he made the groundbreaking report on the infectious disease bill. David’s work has helped bring other important stories to light and influence positive social outcomes.

Feminist Coalition

The Feminist Coalition popularly called FemCo are a group of gender advocates who came together in July 2020 to advance women’s rights in Nigeria through different programs and initiatives. FemCo raised funds to provide food, water, masks, first aid kits, medical aid and legal aid to peaceful protesters during Nigeria’s anti-police brutality protests.

Members of the Feminist Coalition include Damilola Odufuwa, Odunayo Eweniyi, Layo Ogunbanwo, Ozzy Etomi, Ire Aderinokun, Karo Omu, Kiki Mordi, Laila Johnson-Salami, Obiageli Ofili Alintah, Fakhrriyyah Hashim, Jola Ayeye, Oluwaseun Ayodeji Osowobi, Tito Ovia, Feyikemi Abudu.

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Nigeria’s Historic Bid for the 2030 Commonwealth Games: A Call for National and Global Support

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6 days ago

September 30, 2025

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

Nigeria is poised to make history as it seeks to host the Centenary Commonwealth Games in 2030, a monumental opportunity that promises to transform the nation’s economy, infrastructure, and global standing.

More than a sporting spectacle, the Games would serve as a catalyst for development across multiple sectors, leaving behind a legacy of national pride and sustainable growth.

The benefits of hosting the Games extend far beyond the sports arena. Nigeria stands to gain both empirical and non-empirical advantages, with direct, indirect, and induced impacts that will touch every corner of society. Infrastructural development will take center stage, with new facilities such as indoor sports halls, conference centers, and improved road networks reshaping urban landscapes while strengthening the nation’s capacity to host future international events.

Economic growth is another significant dividend. Over 10,000 jobs are expected to be created, spanning construction, facility management, event planning, and tourism services.

The hospitality industry will undergo major improvements as hotels and resorts are upgraded to meet international standards, while local restaurants, lounges, and tourist attractions will see a surge in patronage from international visitors. Small and medium enterprises, particularly in the transport, finance, and food service sectors, will become some of the greatest beneficiaries, as the Games generate new demand and expand opportunities for local businesses.
The Commonwealth Games will also accelerate the growth of Nigeria’s sports industry.

Investments in training facilities, coaching, and talent development will inspire a new generation of athletes, ensuring long-term benefits that extend beyond 2030, a major focus of the President Bola Tinubu administration.
At the same time, the process of preparing for the Games will create opportunities for Nigerians to learn new crafts, acquire technical skills, and engage in global-standard event management, thereby strengthening human capacity and innovation across industries.

Mallam Shehu Dikko, Chairman of the Nigeria Sports Commission, and Hon. Bukola Olopade, the Director General, have been widely recognized for their tireless and visionary leadership in repositioning Nigeria’s sporting sector.

Their commitment to facilitating infrastructural development and strengthening grassroots sports development has laid the foundation for Nigeria’s bold bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games. Under their leadership, the NSC is fostering strategic partnerships and driving innovation in sports administration, they have demonstrated the nation’s readiness to stage an event of such global magnitude.

Beyond the tangible gains, the hosting of the 2030 Commonwealth Games carries profound symbolic value. It would be a moment of unity and pride, a chance for Nigeria to showcase its cultural richness, resilience, and excellence to the world.
As a centenary edition, the Games would stand as a historic milestone not just for the Commonwealth but for Nigeria itself, cementing its place on the global stage as a capable, ambitious, and forward-looking nation.

The gains from hosting the Commonwealth Games can never be undermined or overemphasized. This is Nigeria’s time to step forward and show the world our resilience, and excellence. We call on every Nigerian, across sectors and communities, to support this noble aspiration.

Nigeria’s pursuit of the 2030 Commonwealth Games is a vision for transformation, a blueprint for national development, and a legacy project that will inspire generations to come.

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