Reporter Becomes a Source of Reference
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- Nigeria
- Premium Times
- Chiamaka Okafor
- 2022
- Nigeria
- Premium Times
- Chiamaka Okafor
- 2022
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Report for the World corps member Chiamaka Okafor was among the first to report on the plight of Nigerian students in Ukraine following the outbreak of war. Premium Times also organized a Twitter Space so that families of the students could directly communicate with relevant government officials.
Impact Summary:
External Institutional Impact
The Nigerian government arranged for the repatriation of the stranded Nigerian students.
External Individual Impact
Since this story diaspora Nigerians began approaching the newsroom seeking assistance for various challenges, indicating a heightened level of trust in the news outlet.
Internal Individual Impact
As a result of her consistent reporting on the Ukrainian war, Chiamaka received an invitation to visit Ukraine along with several other African journalists. This reporting helped establish her profile as a specialist in diaspora reporting.
Takeaway
Consistent reporting and follow up can lead to institutional impact and makes the reporter a frame of reference on the beat.
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