About Us

About WAJESHA

WAJESHA (West African Journalists for Environment, Science, Health, and Agriculture) is a regional, non-profit journalism project of Centre for Climate Change & Food Security (CCCFS) dedicated to strengthening development journalism across West Africa. Our work empowers journalists with the knowledge, tools, and support they need to report accurately and meaningfully on issues affecting the region’s future.

Our Vision

To become West Africa’s leading force for high-quality, evidence-based journalism in environment, science, health, and agriculture, contributing to an informed public and responsive governance.

Our Mission

To equip journalists across West Africa with skills, platforms, resources, and opportunities to report credibly and compellingly on development issues—while driving public understanding, accountability, and sustainable development.

Our organogram

What We Stand For

1. Integrity

Upholding accuracy, fairness, and transparency.

2. Collaboration

Building cross-border partnerships for stronger storytelling.

3. Excellence

Producing journalism that meets the highest professional standards.

4. Impact

Ensuring stories lead to real change and stronger policies.

5. Inclusion

Creating space for diverse voices, youth, and underserved communities.

Why WAJESHA Matters

West Africa faces climate threats, health emergencies, food system challenges, and rapid scientific innovation. Yet specialized reporting remains limited. WAJESHA fills this gap by supporting journalists to explain complex issues in simple, compelling, and practical ways.

Our Approach

Through training, mentorship, grants, collaborative reporting, and strong partnerships, WAJESHA builds a regional community of journalists committed to shaping public debate and influencing policy.

Program Pillars

1. Training & Capacity Building
2. Collaborative & Cross-border Investigations
3. Research, Data & Knowledge Hub
4. Youth and Campus Journalism Labs
5. Media Advocacy, Summits & Policy Dialogues

About WAJESHA

Engr Mahmud Mohammed-Nurudeen

Director

Aminu Adamu

Editor-in-Chief

Daniel Abugre

Editor - New Media

Dr. Esther Nuekie Annang

Medical Editor/Advisor