Nigeria's Leading Media Lab

Welcome to Akuko Foundation

We Bridge the gap in Civic storytelling.

Akuko Foundation

ABOUT US
We exist to bridge the gap in civic storytelling. This will be done through capacity building for media practitioners (journalists, broadcasters, Writers, podcasters, bloggers, social media influencers etc) to ensure priority areas are given adequate visibility.

OUR FOCUS AREAS

Health & Nutrition

Ensuring access to quality healthcare and promoting nutrition security for all.

Open Governance (Democracy)

Promoting transparency, accountability, and citizen participation in governance processes.

Peace Biulding

Fostering dialogue, reconciliation, and sustainable peace in conflict-affected regions.

Climate Change

Addressing the urgent challenges of climate change and promoting sustainable environmental practices.

Women & Children

Protecting and advancing the rights and well-being of women and children, particularly those in marginalized communities.

What We Can Achieve

Our Objectives

Ecosystem

To build an ecosystem of young storytellers who report on citizen-centered civic issues, using verifiable data.

Community

To stimulate a community of media practitioners who are lending their voice to prevalent civic issues and prioritizing robust research ahead of reporting.

Partnership

To build a strong partnership amongst media practitioners across all sectors via knowledge sharing.

20+ Years of Experience in Media & Journalism

Drawing from over 20 years of immersive experience in media and journalism, our seasoned team brings unparalleled expertise to every project, ensuring impactful storytelling and robust engagement with critical civic issues.

Some of Our

Recent Events

At Akuko Foundation, we are committed to driving positive change through impactful projects that address critical civic issues. Our projects are designed to empower media practitioners and amplify the voices of communities, ensuring that priority areas receive the attention they deserve.