The Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID) is ready to launch its new flagship undertaking, the Living Archives Initiative, alongside a digital platform aimed toward preserving Africa’s media historical past.
The launch, scheduled for twenty second October in Lagos, may even characteristic the revealing of “Ladbone: A Life in Print”, an anthology of essays written in honour of veteran journalist Lade Bonuola.
The Living Archives Initiative is aimed toward addressing a persistent hole in Africa’s journalistic reminiscence, the place essential newspaper information, private papers, images, broadcast recordings and first-hand accounts are sometimes scattered, deteriorating or inaccessible.
CJID mentioned the initiative would doc, protect and make accessible the lives and legacies of individuals whose work has formed journalism, contributed to information manufacturing and promoted public accountability and democratic growth throughout the continent.
“Journalism cannot renew itself if it loses the memory of how earlier generations confronted power, defended standards and made difficult editorial choices,” CJID’s CEO, Dapo Olorunyomi, mentioned.
“The Living Archives Initiative is an attempt to preserve that evidence as a resource that can help us gain the necessary context and think more clearly about journalism’s public purpose and future.”
The first version of the undertaking focuses on Lade Bonuola, popularly generally known as “Ladbone”, who’s extensively thought to be probably the most consequential editors within the historical past of the Nigerian press.
Mr Bonuola started his journalism profession on the Daily Times, the place he authored the critically acclaimed “Caught-out by Ladbone” column. He later grew to become the pioneer editor and managing director of The Guardian and co-founded The Comet in 1999.
He subsequently grew to become the supervising chief guide to Compass Newspapers earlier than returning to The Guardian as chief guide.
His profession, which spanned greater than 5 a long time, took him by among the most crucial durations in Nigeria’s historical past, together with army rule, democratic transitions and main adjustments in newsroom tradition.
CJID mentioned Mr Bonuola’s profession presents a useful perspective to look at editorial independence, ethics {and professional} requirements in Nigerian journalism.
The book, Ladbone: A Life in Print, attracts on contributions from greater than 80 editors, media managers, teachers, political figures and trade consultants.
“This book of essays provides a critical view and honest assessment of those formative years, offering readers a nuanced account of how Nigerian journalists navigated the perilous terrain of military repression while sustaining integrity, accountability, leadership and family,” Mr Olorunyomi mentioned.
The digital archival platform being launched alongside the initiative is anticipated to serve journalists, newsrooms and fact-checkers, researchers, teachers and college students, policymakers, media and cultural establishments, and most of the people.
CJID mentioned the platform would additionally present historic proof for coverage discussions on press freedom, governance and democratic resilience, whereas providing media and cultural establishments a mannequin for related archival efforts throughout Africa.
In Lagos, the launch will characteristic a panel dialogue, a proper book evaluate, the revealing of the anthology and a reception to mark Bonuola’s eightieth birthday.
Participants will obtain an unique take a look at the digital archival platform and have interaction in discussions on media reminiscence, skilled requirements and public belief.
CJID mentioned the initiative builds on its work in accountability and data integrity by extending its focus to historic preservation and public entry to credible information of Africa’s media historical past.
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Members of the general public, journalists and colleagues are invited to attend the digital broadcast of the launch.
Registration is offered through: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_XpWbhOGSQwicm_VPfB0QrQ
About CJID
The Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID) is a know-how and knowledge-producing assume tank that works to strengthen journalism and democratic accountability in Africa.
Founded in Nigeria in 2014, CJID works throughout analysis, media innovation, civic know-how, accountability, verification, press freedom and capability constructing.
Its mission is to strengthen West Africa’s journalism sector and promote democratic accountability for inclusive and sustainable growth.
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