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IPI World Congress 2018 has ended

The International Press Institute (IPI) held its 2018 annual World Congress in Abuja, Nigeria from 21-23 June 2018. Under the theme “Why Good Journalism Matters”, the World Congress affirmed the indispensable role of quality media in building strong societies, showcasing investigative stories and projects that bring positive change to individuals and communities in Africa and around the world.

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IPI is a Vienna-based global network of editors, media executives and leading journalists. We are dedicated to furthering and safeguarding press freedom, protecting freedom of opinion and expression, promoting the free flow of news and information, and improving the practices of journalism. 
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Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung

KAS Media Africa
Programme Manager
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Zaffar Abbas

Dawn newspaper, Pakistan
Editor
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Yomi Adeboye

THE HERALD NEWSPAPERS
General Manager/Editor-in-Chief
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Taiwo Adebulu

The Cable
AA

Azeezat Adedigba

Premium Times
Reporter
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Raheem Adedoyin

The Herald Newspapers
Chairman, Editorial Board
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Felix Adenaike

Syndicated Communications Ltd.
CEO
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Ifeanyichukw Agoha

Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)
Deputy Director, Electoral Training and Coordinator, INEC Electoral...
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Kadaria Ahmed

Daria Media Nigeria Ltd
Executive Director
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Shuaibu Kere Ahmed

Zuma 88.5 FM Radio
COO/Director
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Ayodeji Aiyesimoju

Joseph Ayo Babalola University
Lecturer
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Dayo Aiyetan

International Centre For Investigative Reporting
Director
OA

Olufemi Ajayi

CHANNELS MEDIA GROUP
CHAIRMAN/CEO
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David Ajikobi

Africa Check
Nigeria Editor
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Ralph Akinfeleye

University of Lagos/ DAAR Communications
Professor of Journalism and Mass Communication
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Dr. Qasim Akinreti

Voice of Nigeria
Deputy Director Digital Media
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Abdulrahman Al-Obaidan

Doha Centre for Media Freedom
Acting General Director
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Oluwatosin Alagbe

Premium Times Centre for Investigative Journalism
Design and Technology Lead
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Motunrayo Alaka

Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism
Executive Director/CEO
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Ali Alkali

Peoples Daily newspapers, PML Ltd, Abuja, Nigeria
Editor, Political Desk
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Virginia Pérez Alonso

Público
Editor-in-chief
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Salim Amin

Camerapix
Chairman
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Anas Aremeyaw Anas

Tiger Eye Foundation
Investigative Reporter
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Lanre Arogundade

International Press Centre (IPC)
Director
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Deodatus Balile

Acting Chairman
Tanzania Editor's Forum (TEF)
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Alhaji Muhammad Musa Bello

Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA)
Minister
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Eniola Bello

THISDAY
Managing Director
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Bai Best

Liberian Observer Corporation
Managing Director
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Ole Bjellaanes

Norwegian News Agency
Editor
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Sandy Bremner

BBC Scotland
Managing Editor, North East and Northern Isles
avatar for Ryan Brown

Ryan Brown

The Christian Science Monitor
Africa Correspondent
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Muhammadu Buhari

Federal Republic of Nigeria
President
KB

Kemi Busari

Premium Times
Senior Reporter
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Victor Bwire

Media Council of Kenya
Programmes Manager
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Kenneth Woosuk Choi

The Chosun Daily Newspaper
Editor
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Daniel Combs

Freelance
Writer
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Yemisi Dada

Radio Nigeria (FRCN)
Principal Reporter/Editor
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Garba Dangida

Newsweek Nigeria
MD
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John Daniszewski

Associated Press
Vice President for Standards
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Mary Dedinsky

Northwestern University
professor
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Damen Dowse

Project Syndicate
Executive Vice President of Business Development
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Mark Doyle

Former BBC Africa Correspondent
Freelance Journalist/Consultant
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Funke Egbemode

Nigerian Guild of Editors
President
avatar for Juliet Ehimuan

Juliet Ehimuan

Google
Country Director
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Hassan Elmogummer

AJMN
Head of the Partnerships and Research
avatar for Olufunke Fayemi

Olufunke Fayemi

Voice of Nigeria
Radio Content Provider
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Umaru Fofana

FreeMedia Group CEO
BBC Correspondent
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Matthew Caruana Galizia

Daphne Caruana Galizia Foundation, Malta
Director
WG

William Gardiner

DMG Media Licensing
Director of Licensing
TG

Taiwo George

The Cable
Editor
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John Githongo

Inuka Kenya Ni Sisi! Ltd
Chief Executive Director
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Glenda Gloria

Rappler
Managing Editor and Co-Founder
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Scott Griffen

International Press Institute (IPI)
Deputy Director
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Fredy Gsteiger

SRF
Deputy Editor-in-Chief
avatar for Akua Gyekye

Akua Gyekye

Facebook
Public Policy Manager, Anglophone West Africa
avatar for Sami Al Haj

Sami Al Haj

Al Jazeera
Director, Public Liberties & Human Rights Center
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Johannes Hano

ZDF-Zweites Deutsches Fernsehen
Bureau Chief, New York and Canada
AH

Aisha Hashim

Premium Times Centre for Investigative Journalism
Program Manager
NH

Nicole Herrmann

DPV Deutscher Presse Verband
Special Interest Group
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Martin Huckerby

Journalist & Editorial Consultant
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Hamza Idris

Daily Trust Newspapers
Politics Editor
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Mohammed Idris

Federal Ministry of Information & National Orientation
Honourable Minister
CI

Concilia Ifeanyi

UNESCO
Programme assistant
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Victor Ifijeh

The Nation Newspaper
Managing Director
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Ismaila Isa

New Africa Holdings Ltd., The Democrat
Publisher, CEO
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Ibanga Isine

Next Edition Newspaper
Managing Editor
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Abdulbaqi Jari

Cultural and Social Re-orientation Front
President
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Najeem Jimoh

Citizen Fm 93.7 Abuja
Editor In Chief
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Andrew Johnson

Freelance
Freelance Journalist
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David Jordan

BBC
Director, BBC Editorial Policy & Standards
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Yusuf Kabiru

Daily Trust Newspapers
Chairman
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Barbara Kaija

New Vision Printing & Publishing Company
Editor-in-Chief
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Roukaya Kasenally

African Media Initiative
CEO
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Christiane Klint

International Press Institute (IPI)
Finance & Administration Manager
avatar for Hiroshi Komatsu

Hiroshi Komatsu

The Mainichi Shimbun
Editor in Chief
avatar for Adewale Kupoluyi

Adewale Kupoluyi

Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Nigeria
Assistant Director/Coordinator, FUNAAB Radio FM
avatar for Anne Leppäjärvi

Anne Leppäjärvi

Haaga-Helia UAS
Degree Director
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Gwen Lister

Namibia Media Trust
Executive Chairperson
avatar for Olushola Macaulay

Olushola Macaulay

UNESCO
Specialist Communication and Information Sector
avatar for Ken MacQuarrie

Ken MacQuarrie

BBC
Director, Nations & Regions
LM

Louise Malinis

Northwestern University in Qatar
Distinguished Professor in Residence
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Lisa Akinyi May

Journalismfund.eu
Grant Coordinator
avatar for Scott McKiernan

Scott McKiernan

ZUMA Press, Inc.
Editor-in-Chief
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Milica Miletic

International Press Institute (IPI)
Projects & Events
avatar for Lai Mohammed

Lai Mohammed

Minister of Information and Culture
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Musikilu Mojeed

Premium Times
Editor-in-Chief
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John Momoh

Channels Media Group
Chairman/CEO
avatar for Silvia Morales

Silvia Morales

International Press Institute (IPI)
Outreach and Engagement Manager
avatar for Tom Mshindi

Tom Mshindi

Nation Media Group PLC
Editor-in-Chief
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Pili Mtambalike

Media Council of Tanzania
Programmes Manager
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Joe Nam

Daily Monitor
Contributing Writer
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Trevor Ncube

Alpha Media Holdings (AMH)
Chairman
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Kaius Niemi

Sanoma Media Finland, Helsingin Sanomat
Senior Editor-in-Chief
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Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani

Thomson Reuters Foundation Correspondent
Novelist, Journalist and Essayist
NO

Nduka Obaigbena

Newspaper Proprietors' Association of Nigeria (NPAN)
President
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Abdulwaheed Odusile

Federation of African Journalists (FAJ)
President
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Evelyn Okakwu

Premium Times Media Services
Journalist
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