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Tobi A. Oluwatola

Dr Tobi A. Oluwatola is the Acting Executive Director at the Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development. In this capacity he leads a team of researchers, development experts, journalists and technology experts to develop knowledge products, build civic technology tools and train journalists to promote democratic accountability in West Africa. He recently led the publication of a Press Freedom Manual to educate journalists as well as other actors on the primacy of press freedom in democracy and provide tools for improving press freedom in the region. He previously worked at the RAND Corporation where he provided policy advice to governments in the US, South East Asia, Middle East and Africa. He also previously worked as a management consultant for KPMG, the World Bank and FCDO.

Freedom of Expression, Theocracy, and a Free Media in West Africa’s Democracy

June 14, 2022

At the time of writing this, Sokoto State in Northern Nigeria is burning following the mob lynching of a 22 year old student, Deborah Yakubu, over a voice note she... Read more.