NAAJ CommitteesMembership Committee

This committee shall embark on a year-round recruitment drive to attract former and current professionals, as well as students to our organization. The committee’s job shall include verification of members’ affiliation with the media, and recommendation for the suspension or expulsion of any imposter.

Members

Rilwan Omosun co-chair (Nigerian)

Elizabeth Medhin co-chair (Ethiopian)

Emma Sapong (Liberian)

Idriss Fall (Senegalese)

Samuel Kierebeogo (Burkinabe)

Ben Bangoura (Guinean)Juby Adelagun (Nigerian)

Media Watch Committee

This committee shall monitor the harassment, intimidation and abuse of fellow journalists in Africa and other parts of the world. It then will recommend to the NAAJ Board how the organization should react or address the situation.

Members

Blessing Zulu co-chair (Zimbabwean)

Dimeji Abitogun co-chair (Nigerian)

Karamagi Rujumba (Ugandan)

Chris Okojie (Nigerian)

Jackson Ogbonna (Nigerian)

Cyril Ibe (Nigerian)

Paul Ndiho (Ugandan)

Ndimyake Nwakalyelye (Tanzanian)

Ethics Committee

Ethics Committee shall handle ethical issues involving our members, including activities with potential negative impact on our organization. This committee shall also create and produce a style/ethics book to guide the proper coverage of African issues.

Members

Bill Jong-Ebot co-chair (Cameroonian)

Tracie Powell co-chair (African American)

Ben Edokpayi (Nigerian)

Asgede Hagos (Eritrean)

Uche Onyebadi (Nigerian)

Patrick Thimangu (Kenyan)

Sheri Williams (African American)

Maudlyn Iheririka (Nigerian)

Kisheri Mbuya (Tanzanian)

Funding Committee

The committee shall source for funds through foundations, grants (from public and private sectors) The funds will be used for a variety of projects, including awards of scholarships to African students studying journalism in an accredited college or university; fellowships and special projects for members, including coverage of significant events or developments in Africa.

Members

Aissatou Sidime-David co-chair (Guinean American)

Donna Oti co-chair (Guyanese)

Tokunboh Awoshakin (Nigerian)

Kole Ade Odutola (Nigerian)

Edinam Oton (Nigerian)

Vukoni Lupa-Lasaga (Ugandan)

Bettina Boateng, WCBD-TV NBC (Ghanaian American)

2008 NAAJ Convention Planning Committee

The committee will help the NAAJ Board organize a successful convention. It will recommend convention programs to the Board, including booking an official hotel, live entertainment and sponsors for the convention/ specific programs. It also will recommend high-powered invitees to the professional sessions and annual dinner, as well as working with the NAAJ Board to execute those programs.

Members

Dr. Chika Onyeani publisher, African Sun Times co-chair (Nigerian)

James Butty Voice of America. co-chair (Liberian)

Aliyu Mustapha VOA (Nigerian)

Aissatou Sidime-David San Antonio Express-News (Guinean American)

Vincent Makori Voice of America (Kenyan)

Maidstone Mulenga Rochester Democrat & Chronicle (Zambian)

Yinka Adegoke Reuters (Nigerian)

Vinette Pryce freelancer (Jamaican)

Mansaray Issa African Sun Times – (Sierra Leone)

Grace Abdu VOA (Nigerian)

Stacey Watson freelancer (African American)

Sandra Nyaira UK Chapter (Zimbabwean)

Nima Ahmed CNN (Eritrean)

NAAJ-NABJ Task Force

NAAJ-NABJ Task Force: This group shall explore possible collaboration with NABJ on projects useful to both organizations.

MembersMaidstone Mulenga co-chair (Zambian)

Getahn Ward co-chair (Liberian)

Aissatou Sidime-David (Guinean American)

Lola Alapo (Nigerian American)

Mahalia Asanaenyi (Nigerian American)