dubawa

dubawa — amplifying truth

dubawa is a west african independent verification and fact-checking project, initiated by the centre for journalism innovation and development (cjid) and supported by the most influential newsrooms and civic organisations in west africa to help amplify the culture of truth in public discourse, public policy, and journalistic practice. it has a presence in nigeria, ghana, sierra leone, liberia and the gambia.because it is a “distinct project”, dubawa obtains its legal and operational powers through its parent non-profit organisation, the centre for journalism innovation and development (cjid). cjid is headquartered in nigeria with registration number cac/it/no 69519 by the corporate affairs commission of nigeria (cac). cjid was founded in 2014, to promote a truly independent media landscape that advances fundamental human rights, good governance and accountability in west africa through investigative journalism, open data and civic technology. dubawa operates under a non-partisan policy, accepting only to uphold the values of accuracy, balance, transparency, verification, independence, and accountability in all its operations. we are guided, in all our practice, by the five principles of the international fact checking network (ifcn).dubawa’s mission statement is to institute a culture of truth and verification in public discourse and journalism through strategic partnerships between the media, government, civil society organisations, technology giants and the public.the basic assumptions (which are integral to our theory of change) are that factual information enables people to make more informed choices in a democratic society and on other public interest issues. therefore, providing verified information will likely promote good governance and accountability.we also believe that truth and trust have been eroded in journalism owing largely to thinner investments and the competing forces of social media. if an independent media project provides factual information and builds the capacity of newsrooms through collaboration, the eroding trust in the media will be restored. dubawa stands as a trusted source for fact-checking in nigeria, offering our services not only in nigeria but also in ghana, liberia, sierra leone, and gambia. we are dedicated to providing accurate and verified information to effectively combat misinformation. our comprehensive range of fact checks, news analysis, and investigative reports covers various domains, including current affairs, politics, health, and more. with dubawa, you can rely on our commitment to truth and transparency. we serve as your trusted source for facts, fostering fact-checking in west africa and upholding the values of accuracy and credibility in the dissemination of information.