Jairus A.

Jairus A. has a diverse work experience in the field of journalism and media. Jairus started their career as an independent contributor for TheCable in 2021 and later worked as a freelance writer for HumAngle Media. In the same year, Jairus also served as an Online COP26 Climate Justice Fellow for Climate Tracker, reporting on the conference virtually.

In 2022, Jairus took up the role of a Social Media Manager at I-79 Media Consults, where they creatively developed and managed the organization's social media accounts. Jairus also worked as a freelance writer for Premium Times Nigeria, specifically focusing on tracking and reporting federal government projects through the UDEME accountability transparency project. Additionally, Jairus worked as a Director of Climate Change desk and Digital Media at Brain Builders Youth Development Initiative, where they wrote research content and managed social media accounts.

Jairus's passion for education and climate change is evident through their roles at Brain Builders and Climate Smart Nigeria. At Brain Builders, they were responsible for the organization's Climate Change desk and taught students about climate change. At Climate Smart Nigeria, Jairus participated in a Climate Leadership Fellowship where they championed climate education in Nigeria by adopting a school and teaching students about climate change.

Lastly, Jairus volunteered as a Youth End Female Genital Mutilation at YouthhubAfrica and worked as a U monitor at the Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development.

Overall, Jairus has gained significant experience in journalism, social media management, climate change advocacy, and educational initiatives throughout their career.

Jairus A. completed their Bachelor of Science (Hons) degree in Mass Communication from Benue State University between 2019 and 2021. Jairus obtained several additional certifications, including one in Fact Checking and combating misinformation from Code For Africa (CfA) in September 2022. Jairus also received a Certificate of Completion for Advocacy and Mobilization to eliminate FGM in Africa from YouthhubAfrica in August 2022. Furthermore, Jairus acquired certificates of completion in Open Climate Reporting, 14 weeks of climate change school, and Climate Leadership Fellow in August and July 2022 respectively. Additionally, they received a Letter of Recommendation as an On Air Personality from Choice 93.3FM in January 2021. Jairus also obtained a Basic Certificate in Discipleship and Leadership Training Course from Dunamis International Gospel Church and a Testimonial from Word of Faith Bible Institute (WOFBI), both in October 2020. Moreover, they received a Certificate of Service as the Financial Secretary of the Mass Communication Students' Association at Benue State University in March 2020. Other certifications obtained include Investigative Journalism; News Facts and Data Reporting from TheCable, a Certificate of Primary Education from Benue State of Nigeria, and a Certified Team Leader certificate from NIFES.