Rotimi Sankore: The Influential Voice in African Media and Policy
Rotimi Sankore (born June 5, 1968, in Lagos) was an esteemed journalist, researcher, and advocate for human rights who made notable impacts in media and development throughout Nigeria, Africa, and worldwide.
Throughout his professional journey, Sankore supported journalism that fostered democracy, equity, effective governance, and human rights. He engaged across print, broadcast, and digital media and led various media and advocacy organizations dedicated to social and political change.
He acted as the Executive Director and Editor-in-Chief of the Africa Facility for Development Journalism, an institution that delivered strategic communication assistance to entities striving for political, economic, and social transformations on the continent.
Additionally, he was a previous Chair of th...
