Chibuike Christopher Alagboso

Chibuike Alagboso has over three years of experience in the media and development sector with a special interest in social entrepreneurship. Currently, Chibuike is the co-founder and Operations Officer at HealthNewsNG.com where he leverages his health background and passion for ICT to lead a team of dedicated journalists to advocate for universal health coverage in Nigeria. He is also the founder of AlaOwerri.com, a local media organization that mentors young people to become change agents using storytelling. Chibuike Christopher Alagboso is passionate about volunteering and currently, serves as the Country Coordinator for the International Youth Alliance for Family Planning. He leads a team of youths to advocate for sexual and reproductive health and rights of young people in Nigeria. Chibuike holds a Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science and certificates in business and entrepreneurship, management, data journalism and statistical analysis for health research. He is committed to using media and technology as tools for driving socio-economic development in Nigeria. Upon completion of the Mandela Washington Fellowship, Chibuike plans to continue his work in the media and development sector by restructuring his mentor’s match project and launching the first co-working hub in his community.