Anas Aremeyaw Anas Multimedia Centre inaugurated in Nigeria

Ghana’s renowned undercover journalist and lawyer, Anas Aremeyaw Anas, was honored by the North Eastern University (NEU) in Gombe, Nigeria. The university named its state-of-the-art multimedia studio after Anas, recognizing his exceptional contributions to investigative journalism.

According to Anas, “I hope to see, in the coming years, courageous journalists whose work will stand the test of time and shine a light on corruption in our society.” He emphasized the crucial role of journalism in serving the public good, stating, “Journalism must serve the public good. There is no point in doing journalism if it does not benefit society.”

The Anas Aremeyaw Anas Multimedia Studio is an ultramodern facility designed to train and inspire the next generation of fearless journalists in Northern Nigeria. Equipped with advanced audio and video production zones, graphics, animation, and photography sections, the studio is poised to become a hub for innovative storytelling.

According to the Pro-Chancellor and Founder of North-Eastern University, Dr. Sani Jauro, “I have personally followed the great work of Anas, and when the decision was taken to name this all-important studio after him, I knew it was the beginning of great things to come.” Dr. Jauro praised Anas’ commitment to exposing corruption and promoting transparency.

The inauguration of the Anas Aremeyaw Anas Multimedia Studio marks a significant milestone in the promotion of investigative journalism in Northern Nigeria. As Professor Umaru Pate, Vice Chancellor of the Federal University of Kashere, noted, “Corruption is a multifaceted problem that hinders our nation’s progress. We must retrace our steps and change the way we operate if we are to overcome these challenges.”

The studio is expected to play a vital role in training journalists to tackle corruption and other challenges facing Northern Nigeria. As Anas emphasized, “Our investigative journalism should be tailored toward uplifting communities and fostering development. If we fail to do this, then we have failed as journalists.”