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IJNet journalist of the month: Oluchi Iwuoha

8/8/12
by IJNet
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Each month, IJNet features an international journalist who exemplifies the profession and has used the site to further his or her career. If you would like to be featured, email a short bio and a paragraph about how you have used IJNet here.

This month's journalist, Oluchi Iwuoha, who hails from Imo State in Nigeria, is the south/southeast news correspondent for the area's Continental Broadcasting Service (CBS). Thanks to IJNet, Iwuoha has attended the Deutsche Welle Global Media Forum in Bonn, Germany, and the New England Center for Investigative Reporting at Boston University.

IJNet: How has IJNet helped you?

Oluchi Iwuoha: IJNet has helped me as a journalist to acquire more skills and knowledge through international exposure. I have attended training sessions at locations including the Poynter Media Institute in Florida and South Thames College in London. I have also benefited a lot from the articles and tips published regularly on the site.

IJNet: How do you get your ideas for stories?

OI: I get my story ideas from daily happenings in my environment and the world at large. I generate news ideas for special reports on human interest issues such as ecological problems, environmental degradation, health issues, oil theft and decaying infrastructures in the country.

IJNet: What has been your best story or work so far?

OI: My best story is one I did on illegal oil bunkery and refining as a result of the increasing rate of crude oil theft in Nigeria. I tagged along with a joint military patrol team to visit the creeks that are off the sea where some of the bunkerers hide to perform their illegal acts. They siphon the crude [oil] and they refine it into products like diesel and kerosene, which they then introduce to the city to be sold at a cheaper price than at gas stations...

IJNet: What advice would you give aspiring journalists?

OI: My advice to young aspiring journalists is to remain committed and determined to this noble profession. Hard work will surely pay off in the future.

CARRY ON GIRL

Submitted by Anonymous on 8/28/12.

I AM PROUD OF U BCOS U MADE US PROUD. AS A JOURNALIST I PRAY WE ALL DEFEND THE TRUTH IN OUR REPORTS AND MAKE NIGERIANS PROUD. UDUAK AKPAN AKA UDYLALA NOUN FM,VI,LAGOS.

No Better Work Than This.........

Submitted by Anonymous on 8/25/12.

Well so proud of you oluchi could remember the time will spend together in the Niger delta region why running after stories in the region you have been a great friend and ready to hit the news anytime , Any day and also your concern for the environment. Kudos dear so happy for you all the Best. Adeleke Taiwo Senior Regional Correspondent NN24 TV.

My Desire

Submitted by Anonymous on 8/15/12.

Thats a gud work my dear, weldone. it is not always bad news from Nigeria. As a journalist, i'm determined to get to the top of this profession.

Well Done

Submitted by Anonymous on 8/18/12.

It's good to know about your training and your investigative reporting. As I went through your comment on IJNet I am encouraged to do more on this field. I have been working as a journalist in Nepal Television and wish to become a good investigative journalist. I expect to learn more and more from journalist like you and also from tips from IJNet.

Shobha Shrestha News Reporter/Presenter Nepal Television

WELL DONE

Submitted by Anonymous on 8/14/12.

KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK. KA

Great job

Submitted by Anonymous on 8/12/12.

Thank u Oluchi fer making Nigeria proud, presenting an examplary conduct and moltivating young journalists. Thanks also to ICFJ for recognising hardwork and contributions to a better journalism. Kosipre Charles. Africa Independent Television, yenagoa, Bayelsa State. Nigeria.

Good Job

Submitted by Anonymous on 8/10/12.

I am very happy for you, especially concerning the area of oil bunkering in our country which of cause you know what i mean. You know that is my area, i need more investigation on the oil theft activities in the country. Congrat and i trust you, you are such a hard working Journalist of our time. Oliver Patrick Ph, Nigeria

Thanks so much

Submitted by Anonymous on 8/10/12.

Am so grateful to IJ Net for selecting me as the International Journalist of the month. This is coming 5days after I lost my dad. There is no better consolation than this. Am highly motivated and promise to work harder. I also express my appreciation to my friends who posted their comments, am grateful, and to my organisation for giving me the platform to excel. Thanks once more. Oluchi

Way to Go Oluchi!!!

Submitted by Anonymous on 8/9/12.

Our beloved country need motivated, positive and hard working Journalists like you. I am very proud of you. Keep up the Good Job!

Happiness Nwaopara

All hail Great journalist of all time

Submitted by Anonymous on 8/9/12.

All thanks to IJNet for recognizing the great job this great journalist from Nigeria is doing in showcasing her country Nigeria and Africa to the world. She has made Nigeria/Africa proud. We Nigerians in USA are so proud of her. More grease to ur elbow Oluchi!!!.

Osita Aguzie Los Angeles, California. USA

Kudos my sweet sis

Submitted by Anonymous on 8/9/12.

you have studied journalism, lived journalism and practice journalism. You have an ever lasting passion for your job keep it up as you climb through the lader of sucess

I'm a proud Nigerian

Submitted by Anonymous on 8/9/12.

Thanks Oluchi, for showcasing Nigeria to the world in good light. I am proud of you. Thanks also to IJNet for giving us (journalists) a platform.

HAIL OLUCHI

Submitted by Anonymous on 8/8/12.

I'm impressed by the journalistic skill of my colleague oluchi iwuoha. she has always given nigerians a front row seat about news events in the oil rich niger-delta region of nigeria.

FEMI AKANDE, CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING SERVICES

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