The 2025 edition of the Africa Conference on Development Journalism (ACDJ) is scheduled to be held on 3rd and 4th December 2025 in Kaduna State, Nigeria. According to a statement signed by the Chairman Communication Committee (ACDJ) 2025, Wika Gofwen and Sekyen DadikED, AMDF, this year marks the ninth edition of the annual conference since its inception in 2016.
Themed, “Media and Inclusive Development: A Call to Action for Africa’s Future,” the conference seeks to highlight the critical role of the media in driving sustainable growth across the continent. The theme underscores the urgent need for Africans to take ownership of the continent’s development agenda and work collectively towards long-term progress.
Development journalism remains central to this mission, as journalists are at the forefront of informing the public, analysing issues, shaping discourse, and holding leaders and institutions accountable. As storytellers and watchdogs, journalists help to spotlight developmental gaps while also amplifying workable solutions that can inspire change.
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ACDJ is an annual event organised by the Africa Media Development Foundation, and designed to bring journalists and other stakeholders together to brainstorm new ideas and strategies for addressing Africa’s developmental challenges. It provides a platform where journalists learn, share experiences, and exchange knowledge towards advancing the growth and progress of the continent.
The 2025 conference will feature an array of speakers drawn from diverse sectors. Among those expected to speak are the Kaduna State Commissioner for Information, Mallam Ahmed Maiyaki; Dr Yila Umaru; and Mrs Sekyen Dadik, Executive Director of the Africa Media Development Foundation (AMDF), among others.
According to the organisers, this year’s edition promises rich conversations and actionable insights that will further strengthen the media’s role in shaping Africa’s development trajectory.
